Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk Factors
What are the risk factors that lead to this condition? Are you at risk of getting Angle-Closure Glaucoma? Below you'll find information on each of the known risk factors for this condition.
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Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risks
A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition. The following factors increase your chance of developing angle-closure glaucoma:
- Family history of narrow angle glaucoma
- Glaucoma in one eye-This increases the risk of developing glaucoma in the other eye.
- Ethnic background-Asians are at greater risk of angle-closure glaucoma.
- Injury to the eye
- Eye drops used to dilate the eyes
- Certain systemic medications
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