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Which type of sickle cell patient has more eye problems: type SC or SS?

Type SC seems to have more eye problems (ischemia and bleeding in the retina) than SS (which has more systemic painful crises).

Timothy Root, MD

Dr. Timothy Root is a practicing ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon in Daytona Beach, Florida. His books, video lectures, and training resources can be found at www.TimRoot.com

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