Scientists develop test to help prevent glaucoma-related blindness

Updated January 31 2020 - 8:52am, first published January 28 2020 - 8:00am
SAY EYE: Researchers are looking for volunteers with glaucoma to assist with research on genetic risk factors for the condition.
SAY EYE: Researchers are looking for volunteers with glaucoma to assist with research on genetic risk factors for the condition.

AUSTRALIAN researchers have identified 107 genes which increase a person's risk of developing glaucoma and need 20,000 new volunteers to help with their studies.

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