New Breakthrough in Determining the Causes of Glaucoma

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have identified thyroid disorder as a risk factor for glaucoma. Their study indicates that people suffering from glaucoma are almost 40% more likely to have had a thyroid disorder earlier in life.Glaucoma is a degenerative disorder affecting the optic nerve. It is one of the main causes of blindness around the world. The thyroid produces