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The association between thyroid problems and glaucoma

J. M. Cross, Christopher A. Girkin, Cynthia Owsley, Gerald McGwin

British Journal of Ophthalmology · 2008 · 59 citations · 23 references

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Abstract

The results of this study lend support to the hypothesis that thyroid disorders may increase the risk of glaucoma. Research should continue evaluating potential mechanisms underlying this relationship and whether the treatment of thyroid problems reduces subsequent glaucoma risk.

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