Identification of glaucoma gene brightens view for future therapies
Friday, February 18, 2011 - 15:30
in Health & Medicine
Glaucoma -- a leading cause of vision loss and blindness worldwide -- runs in families. A team of investigators has identified a new candidate gene for the most common form of the eye disorder, primary open angle glaucoma. The findings offer novel insights into glaucoma pathology and could lead to targeted treatment strategies.