What are the risk factors for glaucoma?

    Researchedby:
    Antonis Damianou
    Last Updated: October 25, 2023

    Some of the most important risk factors for glaucoma are:[1]

    • Elevated intraocular pressure (typically >21 mmHg)
    • Older age
    • A family history of glaucoma
    • Asian, African American, or Inuit descent

    References

    1. ^Anthea Worley, Karen Grimmer-SomersRisk factors for glaucoma: what do they really mean?Aust J Prim Health.(2011)