Carotid Artery Blockage a Causal Factor for Glaucoma

A recent study has shown a link between carotid artery narrowing and the development of glaucoma, a degenerative eye disease resulting from increased intraocular pressure (IOP). This added pressure damages the optic nerve, causing vision loss and in severe cases, blindness.This study came about after several patients in Great Britain continued to lose their vision after their IOP had been