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Using CRISPR to Treat Glaucoma

Researchers from the University of Bristol that are looking for a more long-term treatment option for open angle glaucoma, have turned to gene...

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How Sleep Apnea May Contribute to Glaucoma Risk

People with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), a disorder characterized by repetitive episodes of paused and shallow breathing during sleep,...

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What is the Link Between Sleep Apnea and Glaucoma?

New research from Hokkaido University in Japan measured the increase in eye pressure of apnea patients during sleep and found a surprising...

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Alcon Expands Glaucoma Treatment Portfolio by Acquiring Transcend Medical

Alcon announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Transcend Medical, Inc, a privately-held, US-based company focused on developing...

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Improving Glaucoma Surgery Through… Pancakes?

At the University College London Institute of Ophthalmology, scientists are improving surgical techniques for glaucoma treatments by looking at an...

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