Is high Blood Pressure for long periods a cause for glaucoma. Do heredity factors cause glaucoma?

Dr. Sajeev KumarGeneral Physician33yrs exp

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Yes Glaucoma is the term used for a group of diseases that irreversibly damage the optic nerve, leading to vision loss and ultimately, if untreated, blindness. Genetic factors are considered to play a key role in all major forms of glaucoma. ... However there are many inherited forms of glaucoma that affect young children. It was once thought that a little high blood pressure could be good for glaucoma. Having high blood pressure ensures that there is good blood flow to the nerve tissues of the eye. However, according to new studies, long-term high blood pressure increases one's risk for developing glaucoma. 

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