Patient's question:
After my husband and I got married, we discovered that he has congenital glaucoma. He always avoids bright light and sheds tears. Now I am pregnant again, and I am very afraid that the fetus will inherit my husband's glaucoma through heredity. Can congenital glaucoma be inherited across generations? Can I currently test the fetus for glaucoma?Doctor's answer:
Congenital glaucoma symptoms can be inherited across generations. Fetal examinations cannot detect glaucoma symptoms, and it is necessary to wait until after birth to observe symptoms such as eye pain, nausea, and vomiting. Then, an eye pressure test can be conducted for diagnosis. Generally, there is a hereditary tendency, so there is no need to worry. Early treatment can help control the symptoms. Otherwise, it may lead to irreversible damage and severely interfere with daily life. Maintain physical and mental health, keep personal hygiene, and avoid bacterial invasion due to weakened immunity.