Lincoln, NE
A 59-year-old female asked:
Why would my mother's glaucoma dr tell me i may have problems controlling my glaucoma because my mother does?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Not reasonable: Most glaucoma control is due to the personality of the person with the condition. Your mother may have been a somewhat non-compliant person and of course y0u are much more likely to follow the instructions to prevent damage from this condition.
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Dr. James Goodpasteranswered
Dentistry 31 years experience
Genetics: There is clear evidence that you are more likely to develop glaucoma if a parent also had the problem.
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