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Myopia and Glaucoma genes identified

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In global studies of more than 40,000 people from countries around the world, including Australia, researchers have found the genes responsible for two of the most common eye disorders - short-sightedness or myopia and glaucoma. The scientists believe this could open new diagnostic and management options.

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Tags: Eye, Glaucoma, Nearsightedness, Disease and Condition, Genes, Scientist

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