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Gene breakthrough brings glaucoma drugs a step closer

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imageGlaucoma is a leading cause of blindness.AAP Image/Alan Porritt

Scientists have discovered that the high pressure in the eye that occurs with most common forms of glaucoma can trigger two genes that work together to cause vision loss, a finding that may help pave the way for new glaucoma drugs.

There is currently no way to prevent onset or worsening...

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