1 Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world, according to the World Health Organization. 2  After cataracts, glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness among African Americans.
MGM Springfield has broken ground and is expected to open in 2018. This casino will be the new heart of the Springfield economy. Nearly 2,000 construction jobs are expected to open up as the casino is built. Read more about this exciting casino project.
Employees gather for a ground breaking ceremony for the MGM resort casino in Springfield last March. (Stephan Savoia/AP) MGM wants to delay the opening of its planned resort casino in western Massachusetts by a year because of a major highway project taking place nearby.