Eyecare America

You are not at increased risk for glaucoma

According to your answers, you do not currently have any indicators for increased glaucoma risk.

You are at increased risk for glaucoma

According to your answers, you could be at increased risk for glaucoma.

You have a greater risk for glaucoma if you:

• Have family members with glaucoma (a brother, sister, parent, or child)
• Are age 50 or older
• Are very near-sighted
• Use steroid medications
• Have been told you have high eye pressure
• Have had past eye injuries

Your race may also increase your risk!

African Americans are three times more likely to have glaucoma than Caucasians. But they are only half as likely to be treated for it. African Americans between ages 45 and 65 are up to seventeen times more likely to go blind from glaucoma than Caucasians in the same age group.