Glaucoma

• Definition
• Symptoms 
• Detection
• Who is at Risk
• Treatment
• Clinic Information

Who Is At Risk For Glaucoma?
High eye pressure alone does not mean that you have glaucoma, but it is an important risk factor your ophthalmologist will use to determine your risk for developing the disease.

The most important risk factors include:

• age
• elevated eye pressure
• African ancestry
• thin cornea
• family history of glaucoma
• nearsightedness
• past injuries to the eyes
• steroid use
• a history of severe anemia or shock

Your ophthalmologist will weigh all of these factors before deciding if you need treatment for glaucoma; or whether you should be monitored regularly as a glaucoma suspect to detect the early signs of damage to the optic nerve.