Risk Factors for Open-angle glaucoma
| About risk factors: Risk factors for Open-angle glaucoma are factors that do not seem to be a direct cause of the disease, but seem to be associated in some way. Having a risk factor for Open-angle glaucoma makes the chances of getting a condition higher but does not always lead to Open-angle glaucoma. Also, the absence of any risk factors or having a protective factor does not necessarily guard you against getting Open-angle glaucoma. For general information and a list of risk factors, see the risk center. |
Risk factor list: The list of risk factors mentioned for Open-angle glaucoma in various sources includes:
- Aging - especially over 60's
- Race - African Americans may get it in their 40's
- African Americans
- Family history of glaucoma
- Stress
- Smoking
Last revision: May 27, 2003
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