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Frederica Wilson: “Glaucoma can steal a person’s sight before they even know they have it. By the time symptoms appear, the damage may be…”

On the recordSeptember 24, 2026
Glaucoma can steal a person’s sight before they even know they have it. By the time symptoms appear, the damage may be irreversible," said Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24).
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Frederica Wilson
Democratic · Florida

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Discussing the impact of glaucoma on vision loss.

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