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High Levels of Caffeine May Increase the Risk of Glaucoma
Wednesday, September 29 2021 | 09 h 10 min | Vision Science
A new study suggests that consuming large amounts of caffeine may increase the risk of glaucoma for individuals with high genetic predisposition...
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Using CRISPR to Treat Glaucoma
Wednesday, March 17 2021 | 08 h 12 min | Vision Science & Research
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
Thursday, September 14 2017 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science
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?
Thursday, August 25 2016 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science
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
Wednesday, February 24 2016 | 00 h 00 min | Acquisitions, Press Release
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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