Are some people at greater risk of developing glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness among African Americans and Hispanics in the U.S. Open-angle glaucoma is three to four times more common in African Americans than in non-Hispanic Whites. Between the ages of 45 and 64, glaucoma is fifteen times more likely to cause blindness in African Americans than in Caucasians. All people older than 60 are at a greater risk of developing glaucoma than people who are younger.

Resources:

• Glaucoma Toolkit (Information to Help You Understand and Manage Glaucoma)
• Expert Articles on Glaucoma
• Questions and Answers about Glaucoma