Statins May Protect People From Glaucoma or Blindness By Preventing or Slowing Nerve Cell Death

Statins may be protecting people from more than just cholesterol, suggests new research from the University of California in San Diego. Patients with glaucoma who take the cholesterol-busting pills appear less likely to need surgery—and have a reduced chance of the condition worsening, according to the findings. Called the “silent thief of sight” because the […]

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