From the Guidelines
Risk Factors for Open-Angle (OA) Glaucoma
The primary risk factors for Open-Angle Glaucoma include increased intraocular pressure (IOP), family history of glaucoma 1, older age 1, and certain medical conditions such as type 2 diabetes mellitus 1 and systemic hypertension 1.
- Other risk factors include:
- African or Latino/Hispanic ethnicity 1
- Myopia 1
- Thin central cornea 1
- Low ocular perfusion pressure 1
- Disc hemorrhage 1
- Large cup-to-disc ratio 1
- High pattern standard deviation on threshold visual field testing 1
- Hypothyroidism 1
- Male sex 1 It is essential to consider these risk factors when assessing a patient's likelihood of developing Open-Angle Glaucoma, as early detection and treatment can significantly impact the progression of the disease 1.
From the Research
Risk Factors for Open-Angle Glaucoma
The following are risk factors for Open-Angle (OA) Glaucoma:
- Older age 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) 2, 3, 5, 6
- Family history of glaucoma 2, 4, 5
- Nonwhite race, particularly sub-Saharan African ethnic origin 2, 3
- High myopia 3, 4
- Thinner central corneal thickness 5, 6
- Higher cup-to-disk ratios of the optic disc 5, 6
- Arterial hypertension 4
- Diabetes 5
- Use of certain medications, such as corticosteroids, anticholinergics, certain antidepressants, and topiramate 2
Systemic Medical Conditions and Medications
Certain systemic medical conditions and medications may also increase the risk of developing Open-Angle Glaucoma, including: