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I see that no one has replied to your question, so have found an article on the internet which corresponds to lowered blood pressure and its correlation to glaucoma. Scroll down to Poor Blood Flow and Lowered Blood Flow.
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Rate: (0 Ratings) Glaucoma is a condition of the eyes that occurs when excessive fluid pressure accumulates within the eye. Glaucoma is generally an inherited disorder and the majority of people who have it start to notice its symptoms at a late stage in life. The raised pressure is known as intraocular pressuer, and this pressure is capable of severely damaging the optic nerve of the eye. There are some causes that are linked to the development of glaucoma.
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The characteristics of a person can determine whether the person is at a great risk of developing glaucoma. People with glaucoma are generally over 40 years old. However, children, younger adults, and babies can also get the condition. People of African descent are at a higher risk of getting glaucoma, as are individuals of Hispanic, Japanese, Inuit, Russian, Irish, or Scandinavian background. People with glaucoma in their family are also more prone to getting the condition. People with bad vision or diabetes also are at much greater risk.
Elevated Eye Pressure
Elevated eye pressure is the primary cause of damage done to the optic nerve, which causes glaucoma. The eye pressure becomes elevated when the anterior chamber's (located between the iris and the cornea) fluid pressure rises. The fluid is known as aqueous humor, and in normal instances, it comes out of the eye through a channel that resembles mesh. If this channel is obstructed, the fluid accumulates, which results in glaucoma. The main reason of the obstruction is unknown, but it is believed to be an inherited condition.
Rare Glaucoma Causes
There are some causes of glaucoma that are significantly less common. These rare glaucoma causes are chemical or blunt eye injury, obstruction of the eye's blood vessels, extreme eye infection and inflammatory conditions. In some situations, eye surgery which is conducted to fix another eye problem can lead to the development of glaucoma.
Poor Blood Flow
Poor blood flow can also lead to glaucoma. If the blood flow within the eye isn't working sufficiently, there is a direct connection to the blood flow with scotomas (blind spots) that occur inside of the vision field, as with glaucoma.
Lowered Blood Flow
In cases of normal-tension glaucoma (a type of glaucoma in which the optic nerve is damaged without the eye pressure going past the regular range), lowered blood flow going to the optic nerve is a factor of the disease developing. Insufficient blood flow often leads to damage of the optic nerves.

Thanks so much. I was surprised no one responded as the myasthenia site on Daily Strength has a lot of activity and it's a much rarer disease. My daughter is seeing a pediatric opthalmalogist (sp?), the glaucoma specialist (again) and a pediatric cardiologist within the next week to try and verify that it is lowered nighttime blood flow to the eyes which is causing her vision loss. Thanks again. Sarah

Sounds like you have good consultations planned for your daughter. You should get definite direction following these. This is so hard to deal with, I'm sure. I will keep you & her in my prayers.
All the best, Pat

You are very kind. We see three doctors today and one tomorrow. It was nice to read your encouraging words. Sarah

I was diagnosed with glaucoma a few yeas ago when I was 15 as well. Best of luck with your daughter. Hope all is well. You're not alone.

LeAnna- Do you have normal tension glaucoma as well? What has been the progression? What treatment did you use? Do you have another immune-type issues? Thanks. Sarah