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A member asked:
Mother diagnosed w/glaucoma 2 yrs. ago. drops & laser have not controlled. daughter recently diagnosed. am i more likely to have lack of control too?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Family history: Family history is a risk factor for glaucoma. I assume that you are the "daughter" as described. You have a greater risk of difficulty with control, but this is hardly a certainty. In any case, your doctor should try medications prior to suggesting any laser or surgery, if indeed you have open angle glaucoma.
Answered 3/21/2014
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Not necessarily: Although glaucoma can be hereditary it is unlikely the it will behave the same in different related individuals.
Answered 1/20/2014
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