Why nearly 20% of Japan’s acupuncturists are blind

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Why nearly 20% of Japan's acupuncturists are blind

Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Dr. Sanjay Gupta tried acupuncture in Japan and learned why a portion of the country's practitioners are blind. For more, watch "Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta" on Saturdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

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