Glaucoma Gene Provides Light at the End of the Tunnel

摘要: Genetics ResearchBecause the eye disease glaucoma develops so insidiously, it blinds almost 12,000 people every year in United States alone. Now, researchers report this issue ([p. 668][1]) that they have identified gene at fault juvenile glaucoma—the first time a specific has been linked to condition. The discovery may aid diagnosis of and provide clues how causes buildup pressure eye, which is thought lead blindness by irreversibly damaging optic nerve. [1]: /lookup/doi/10.1126/science.275.5300.668