Broomer Bob

Allingham R Rand, Wiggs Janey L, Hauser Elizabeth R, Larocque-Abramson Karen R, Santiago-Turla Cecilia, Broomer Bob et al.

Researchers linked early adult-onset POAG to a 15q11-13 gene region (GLC1I) in a subset of families, suggesting age of diagnosis helps identify genetic causes for this complex disease.

Herndon Leon W, Challa Pratap, Ababio-Danso Ben, Boateng John O, Broomer Bob, Ridenhour Philip et al.

This Ghanaian study found primary open-angle glaucoma is most common, but chronic angle-closure glaucoma is often missed due to insufficient gonioscopy. Promoting gonioscopy is crucial for better diagnosis and treatment.