In the 'Family History' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about glaucoma in family members:
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Glaucoma in close family members?
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Your answer |
...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"None / don't know" |
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"Probably, in one family member" |
Glaucoma in close family members |
A risk factor |
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"Probably, in more than one family member" |
Glaucoma in close family members |
A risk factor |
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"Yes, in one family member" |
Glaucoma in close family members |
A risk factor |
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"Yes, in more than one family member" |
Glaucoma in close family members |
A risk factor |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Diabetes Mellitus (Diabetes, Diabetic, Diabetics)
A disease with increased blood glucose levels due to lack or ineffectiveness of insulin. Diabetes is found in two forms; insulin-dependent diabetes (juvenile-onset) and non-insulin-dependent (adult-onset). Symptoms include increased thirst; increased urination; weight loss in spite of increased appetite; fatigue; nausea; vomiting; frequent infections including bladder, vaginal, and skin; blurred vision; impotence in men; bad breath; cessation of menses; diminished skin fullness. Other symptoms include bleeding gums; ear noise/buzzing; diarrhea; depression; confusion.
Glaucoma
A disease of the eye characterized by vision loss due to an increase in the pressure of fluid within the eye. This rise in pressure results from a build-up of aqueous fluid and leads to progressive damage to the optic nerve that transmits visual signals to the brain. Over time, glaucoma can lead to a gradual loss in peripheral vision. There are usually no signs that you're developing glaucoma until vision loss occurs.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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