New eye layer has possible link to glaucoma

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Last year, researchers at The University of Nottingham discovered a new layer in the human cornea. The latest research from the team shows this new layer, called Dua's Layer, makes an important contribution to the sieve-like meshwork in the periphery of the cornea. Defective drainage in this area is an important cause of glaucoma; a condition that affects 1% to 2% of the world's population.

Professor Dua said: "Many surgeons who perform lamellar corneal transplant recognise this layer as an important part of the surgical anatomy of the cornea. This new finding resulting from a study of the microanatomy of the periphery of the layer could have significance beyond corneal surgery."

Glaucoma is bad (Score: 0)

by Anonymous Coward on 2014-02-18 01:50 (#1N)

But it did bring us one good thing, the beautiful glaucoma hymn . Majestic!
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