Glaucoma

Juvenile Open Angle Glaucoma Gene Located

Published in Gene Therapy Weekly, February 17th, 1997

Researchers have located a gene that causes a subset of Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG) called juvenile open angle glaucoma, according to a report in the January 31, 1997, issue of Science.

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the United States. The disease, which causes progressive deterioration of the optic nerve, is generally associated with elevated intraocular pressure. POAG is the most common form of glaucoma, affecting three million Americans. Juvenile open angle glaucoma is characterized by its early onset.

"The identification of this gene could increase our understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease. These...

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Source: Gene Therapy Weekly (1997-02-17)

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