Question

My child has been crying a lot and their eyes always seem to be tearing up. What groups are at high risk for glaucoma?

Answer

  1. Older patients are more susceptible to glaucoma and should undergo regular eye examinations. If they are under stress, it may also lower the age of onset.
  2. Patients with family hereditary factors are also at a high risk of developing glaucoma again.
  3. Individuals with certain eye diseases and those with hypertension are at risk as well.