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Tiny Needles Treat Eye Disease 细针治疗眼部疾病 Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness around the world. In the United States alone, more than two million people suffer from the disease. 青光眼是世界导致失明的第二大原因。仅仅在美国，就有200多万人受这个疾病折磨。 Glaucoma results from an over-production of fluid in the eye. The buildup of fluid causes uncomfortable pressure in the eye socket, which can lead to blindness. 青光眼是因为眼中的房水（房水为无色透明的液体，属于组织液的一种，充满前后房，约有0.15～0.3ml，它含有营养，可维持眼内压力。）分泌过多，房水的积累会给眼窝造成压力，使其不舒服，而且还会导致失明。 Glaucoma can be controlled with eye drops that either reduce the fluid, increase the flow of tears from the