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
What are the risk factors for glaucoma?
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Key risk factors for glaucoma include elevated intraocular pressure (typically greater than 21 mmHg), older age, a family history of the condition, and being of Asian, African American, or Inuit descent.