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_ Glaucoma Vision HealthNew Glaucoma Drugs Yield Large, Lasting Reductions in Intraocular Pressure By Sondra Forsyth articleTwo novel ocular hypotensive agents that have just been approved for use in humans — netarsudil and latanoprostene bunod (LBN) … Read More→
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Age-related macular degeneration Vision HealthKey Compounds to Resolve Abnormal Vascular Growth in AMD Have Been Identified By Sondra Forsyth articleA compound of specific bioactive products from a major family of enzymes reduced the severity of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) … Read More→