The eye has a hidden cleanup system scientists never knew existed
Scientists have discovered a hidden cleanup system at the back of the eye that drains fluid and waste through a previously unknown pathway.
ScienceDaily reports that scientists have discovered a hidden cleanup system at the back of the eye that drains fluid and waste through a previously unknown pathway.
The surprising finding, demonstrated in mice, could open the door to new treatments for glaucoma, macular degeneration, and other causes of blindness.
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