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Health Conditions
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Glaucoma
What are the risk factors?
Risk factors are characteristics that predispose people to developing a disease. Common risk factors for glaucoma are:
- Individuals over the age of 45
- Individuals with a family history of glaucoma
- African-Americans and Hispanics
- Individuals with diabetes, severe nearsightedness, long-term corticosteroid use, or a previous eye injury
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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What are the risk factors?
