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Glaucoma Frequently Asked Questions

What specialized diagnostic tests are available to help with the diagnosis of glaucoma?

If a member of my family has glaucoma, does that mean I will also develop it?
There is a genetic predisposition toward glaucoma, so if you have a family member with this disease, you are at higher risk. Researchers are discovering specific genes that identify individuals at risk, but testing is not yet clinically available. Conversely, having a relative with glaucoma does not mean you will develop glaucoma.

How will I know if I have glaucoma?
You may not be able to tell. Only in acute angle closure glaucoma does the patient experience symptoms which include a red, painful eye, steamy vision, halos around lights, a mid-dilated pupil, brow ache, and nausea. In most cases glaucoma is asymptomatic and can be detected only by an eye exam.

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