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The Family Secret That Almost Left Him Blind
Jimmie's family kept glaucoma a secret for years, but his wife's encouragement led to a timely diagnosis by an eye doctor. The article emphasizes the importance of knowing family history to combat glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness.
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