Study links genes to common forms of glaucoma
Thursday, April 26, 2012 - 19:20
in Health & Medicine
Results from the largest genetic study of glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness and vision loss worldwide, showed that two genetic variations are associated with primary open angle glaucoma, a common form of the disease. The identification of genes responsible for this disease is the first step toward the development of gene-based disease detection and treatment.
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