Disease That Causes Glaucoma in Children Tied to Genetic Mutation

Glaucoma in children: image of young child staring outside window with blinds mostly closed

Northwestern Medicine and University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) scientists have identified a gene that causes severe glaucoma in children. The finding validates a similar discovery made by the scientists in mice two years ago and suggests a target for future therapies to treat the devastating eye disease that currently has no cure. “This work shows us […]