Monday, July 28, 2014

Secret Lymphatic Identity of the Schlemn's Canal Uncovered

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide, the major risk factor being elevated eye pressure due to poor drainage of aqueous humor, the fluid that provides nutrients to the eye. A specialized structure, called Schlemm's canal funnels aqueous humor from the eye back into circulation. Schlemm's canal function is critical to prevent pressure build up in the eye. In this issue of the iJournal of Clinical Investigation/i, two research groups reveal ...

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