Degeneration of the retina is the main cause of blindness in old people
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Argument #0b18eb8f 1 0 2
If it is true that...
Melatonin, tryptophan, fish oils, St. John's wort, and omega -3 oils increase the risk of retinal light damage and macular degeneration 1 0 2and
Serotonin uptake inhibiting antidepressants are suspected to cause retinal light damage and macular degeneration 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
Degeneration of the retina is the main cause of blindness in old people 1 0 2Opposing Arguments
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Argument #589f84c1 1 0 2
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Degeneration of the retina is the main cause of blindness in old people 1 0 2and
The retina becomes easier to injure by light in old age for some of the same reasons that the infant's retina is susceptible 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
All organs are subject to the same kinds of damage 1 0 2Mentions
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