My father has glaucoma. He wasn’t born with it, he just discovered it 10 years ago. Is that still considered hereditary? Am I at risk of it?
AUG 12, 2014
Question:
My father has glaucoma. He wasn’t born with it, he just discovered it 10 years ago. Is that still considered hereditary? Am I at risk of it?
Answer:
A family history of glaucoma, whether present at birth or acquired later in life, is a risk factor for glaucoma. It is important for you to have regular eye exams, and to convey your family history to your ophthalmologist.