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Explainer: what is glaucoma, the 'sneak thief' of sight?

  • Written by: Jason Yosar, Associate Lecturer, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland
imageThe way someone with glaucoma sees.Wikimedia Commons

If you’re one of the millions of Australians who regularly see an optometrist, you’re probably familiar with having your eye pressure checked as part of a comprehensive eye examination. This is a basic screening test for glaucoma, an eye disease that is the second leading cause of...

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