Is Glaucoma Genetically Inherited
Is glaucoma genetically inherited well the short answer to that is yes it is hereditary? One of the strongest risk factors for the development of this disease is a positive history for glaucoma.
If you have glaucoma you should gather information concerning any historical references to other members that may have had this condition in the past.
You shouldn't see it as a burden but see it as a conscious warning that it may be a hereditary condition that can be treated and also the information may be vital in assisting a professional eye specialist in giving you the correct treatment necessary..
So take it upon yourself, especially in the holiday season to get together with family to make sure that they know about this illness especially if it may have a history. Encourage them to get their eyes checked as soon as possible.
When they do to get their eyes checked, that the eye specialist is well aware of this condition in the family a positive family history of the disease and their maybe concern that other family members could have it as well.
Typically when they get screened for glaucoma the doctor will take a more extensive look at the eyes and the nerves that may show signs of glaucoma. So give your family the gift of sight and make sure they get screened for any signs.