Question
What is the genetic probability of congenital glaucoma?
Answer
Generally, glaucoma has a certain degree of heredity. The incidence rate of glaucoma in patients with a family history is 2-8 times higher than that in patients without a family history. For congenital glaucoma in infants and young children, most cases are sporadic and have no family history. About 10% of cases have a familial nature, inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. Therefore, premarital examination is very important, and daily rest should be paid attention to.