Patient's question:
The child was born not long ago, and their eyes always tear up, and they also love to cry. How does glaucoma occur?Doctor's answer:
1. Hereditary glaucoma caused by intergenerational inheritance within the family. Individuals with a history of intergenerational inheritance have a significantly higher risk of developing the disease compared to those without such a family history. Especially when parents or siblings suffer from glaucoma, it is necessary to conduct regular eye examinations and seek early treatment if glaucoma-like symptoms appear.2. Pathological glaucoma caused by elevated intraocular pressure. This cause is relatively common in clinical diagnosis. Since persistently elevated intraocular pressure can damage the visual function of the eye, it harms the optic nerve through mechanical compression or by causing cerebral edema of the optic nerve. Therefore, when abnormal aqueous humor drainage occurs and intraocular pressure rises, timely control measures should be taken.