WHO IS AT RISK?

Everyone should be concerned about glaucoma and its effects. It is important for each of us, from infants to senior citizens, to have our eyes checked regularly because early detection and treatment of glaucoma are the only way to prevent vision improvement and blindness. There are a few conditions related to this disease which tend to put some people at greater risk.

People over the age of 35.

Who have a family history of glaucoma.

Who have

Diabetes - risk factors for POAG.
Myopia - risk factors for POAG.
Hypertension - risk factors for POAG.

Regular long term steroid use.

A previous eye injury.