10 Causes of Glaucoma
Cause Of Glaucoma #5: Genetics
Our parents pass on their genetic information to us when they make us. This includes information such as how tall we are and the color of our hair, while it also gives our body information that helps protect us against disease. Unfortunately, parents will also sometimes pass on information that makes us more susceptible to disease.
Glaucoma is often down to genetic dispositions. In plain language, a lot of people have glaucoma simply because they were born that way. If one or both of your parents have glaucoma then there is a good chance that you will develop it as well. You should give this information to your optometrist so they can take it into account during check-ups.
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