1. Mini-Strokes May Cause Vision Loss - US News and World Report
Hong Kong researchers implicate silent infarcts in glaucoma

2. Thyroid Problems Boost Glaucoma Risk - US News and World Report
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Oct. 15 (HealthDay News) -- People with a thyroid disorder run an increased risk of developing the eye disease glaucoma, a new study suggests.

3. Glaucoma : Causes, incidence, and risk factors  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Glaucoma is the second most common cause of blindness in the United States. There are four major types of glaucoma: Angle-closure (acute) glaucoma; Congenital glaucoma; Open-angle (chronic) glaucoma; Secondary glaucoma. All four types of glaucoma ...• Reviewer: Paul B. Griggs, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

4. Glaucoma : Causes  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
The cause of vision loss in all forms of glaucoma is optic nerve damage. There are many underlying causes and forms of glaucoma. Most causes of glaucoma are not known, but it is clear that a number of different processes are involved, and a malfun...• Author: Bonny McClain