Glaucoma Genetic Factors - No One In My Family History Has

Glaucoma genetic factors

Asked for Male, 29 Years

No one in my family history has glaucoma. I got glaucoma at the age of 31. So what is the genetic risk of my baby also getting glaucoma? No one in my family history or my wife's family history has glaucoma.

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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar

Pulmonologist 47 yrs exp Hyderabad

It can occur due to many causes.Pl consult.

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