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Glaucoma defined by optic neuropathy and visual field loss, potentially with normal IOP.
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Study links erythrocyte osmotic fragility (EOF) to glaucoma severity.
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Increased EOF correlates positively with disease severity.
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EOF testing may serve as a novel blood-based biomarker.
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Involves a case-control analysis of 175 patients and healthy controls.
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Further studies required for clinical utility.
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EOF abnormalities may precede structural damage.
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EOF testing is technically simple and low-cost.
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