CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) -
Here's something to consider when you're pouring that first cup of coffee in the morning.
A new study shows that drinking at least three cups of java a day could increase your risk of developing glaucoma.
Researchers found that getting a certain type of glaucoma, called ex-foliation glaucoma, goes up 66-percent for those who drink more than three cups of caffeinated coffee a day.
However, the same result was not found in other caffeinated beverages such as soda or tea.
The lead researcher says the results still needs to be confirmed through more studies.
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