Risk factors for Angle-Closure Glaucoma

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