Tag: Glaucoma
Rare ANGPTL7 Variants Protect Against Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases which result in damage to the optic nerve and may cause vision loss if not treated early enough. Higher than normal Intraocular pressure (IOP) is a known risk factor for glaucoma. Although...
Glaucoma And Brain Degeneration Linked In People With African Ancestry
A global research team led by scientists from Singapore and
the United States has discovered new evidence that there is an underlying link
between degeneration of the eye and brain. They found that genetic variation at
a beta-amyloid gene was significantly associated...