Patient's question:
I recently came across a news article that said congenital glaucoma can be inherited across generations. I'm very curious, so I'm reaching out to you to ask: what is the probability of congenital glaucoma being inherited across generations?Doctor's answer:
Under normal circumstances, glaucoma has a certain genetic component. Individuals with a family history of glaucoma across generations have a glaucoma patient rate that is generally 2-8 times higher than those without a family history of glaucoma. For congenital glaucoma that occurs in infants and young children, the majority are sporadic, without a family history. Approximately 10% are familial, involving autosomal recessive inheritance across generations. Therefore, it is necessary to undergo premarital health examinations before divorce, and it is important to pay attention to rest during daily life.