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If parent w/glaucoma is resistant to treatment of drops & laser lowering eye pressure, will daughter w/glaucoma inherit resistance to treatment?

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Not necessarily: Make sure you follow closely with an ophthalmologist who is experienced in treating glaucoma.

Answered 3/13/2015

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Possibly: Glaucoma is quite often inherited genetically and you may have the same difficulties controlling yours as the parent you received the genes from.

Answered 3/13/2015

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