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If mother has a type of glaucoma resistant to treatment, is it likely that this same type of treatment resistant glaucoma could pass to daughter?
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Maybe: Heredity is definitely a risk factor for glaucoma. As there are several types of glaucoma, the only way to protect yourself is to have regular exams by an eye doctor. Also try to find out more details about what type of glaucoma your mother has and tell your eye doctor.
Answered 3/13/2015
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Can be: Glaucoma is only partly hereditary, plus there are many types. It's multifactorial with many genes, aging, and epigenetic involvement.
Answered 3/13/2015
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