A risk factor is something that raises the chances of getting a health problem. A person can get glaucoma with or without the ones listed below. The chances of getting it are greater in people who have many.
Glaucoma is more common in adults over 40 years of age. It is also more common in people who are Black, Hispanic, or Asian. Other things that may raise the risk are:
Family History
A person has a higher risk of getting glaucoma if there are other people in the family who have it.
Eye Problems
People with these eye problems have a higher risk:
- High eye pressure
- A thin cornea
- Being nearsighted
- A prior eye injury
Other Health Problems
These health problems may also raise the risk:
