FAQs / My Son Was Diagnosed with Glaucoma at the Age of 12, Is It a Fluke or Is There Some Underlying Issue or Genetic Disorder That Caused This?

QUESTION:

Is it just a fluke that my son was born with bilateral cataracts and was recently diagnosed with glaucoma at the age of 12 or is there some underlying issue or genetic disorder that caused this?

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ANSWER:

Dear ******,

Not necessarily a fluke. Glaucoma is more common in children with cataracts. Not necessarily genetic either as prior surgery can predispose to glaucoma.

Warm regards,
David Richardson, MD
Patient-Focused Ophthalmologist

San Marino Eye
2020 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
626.289.7856

Patient-Focused Websites:
New-Glaucoma-Treatments.com
About-Eyes.com

Date: Sep 22, 2012

Posted in: Glaucoma