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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month 

Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the United States. It is a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness by damaging the eye’s optic nerve. It often develops without noticeable symptoms, so it’s estimated that half of people with glaucoma don’t know they have it. Getting regular dilated eye exams is essential for early detection and for preventing further vision loss.  

Protect your vision and learn more about glaucoma, its risk factors, and treatment options.

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NEI Research News

Scientist examines Western blots in the laboratory.

Novel stem cell therapy repairs irreversible corneal damage in clinical trial

A clinical trial that tested an experimental stem cell treatment for blinding cornea injuries found the treatment was feasible and safe in 14 patients, and there was a high proportion of complete or partial success.
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Mount Sinai-led research team identifies underlying mechanisms of age-related dysfunction in glands crucial to eye function

A team led by researchers at Mount Sinai has identified in mice a potential therapeutic target for dry eye disease.
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New study uncovers how genes influence retinal aging and brain health

Researchers at the Jackson Laboratories used mice with nine different genetic backgrounds to identify factors influencing eye aging, paving the way for eye-based diagnostics for neurodegenerative diseases

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