Glaucoma

A family history
Myopia (Short sightedness)
Diabetes
Age – the elderly are at more risk
Thin Corneas- that’s why everyone should undergo a corneal measurement
Low Corneal Hysteresis (shock absorbing or mechanical elasticity)
Race- its more common amongst black and asians
High eye pressure – if your eye pressure is higher than normal
Previous eye injury

While there are medical conditions and hereditary traits that can increase your chances of having this disease, this is a disease that can strike anybody so it’s important to get your eyes checked at least once a year and if you’re over the age of 40 then twice. Some people may be vulnerable to this condition due to:

Poor vision or other eye conditions
Over the age of 40
People with thin and sensitive corneas
Diabetes, high blood pressure or anaemia
Genetic vulnerability to glaucoma
Eye injury

Remember – this condition is so dangerous because it rarely has symptoms. Some symptoms which may be associated with acute glaucoma can include:

Headaches
Red eyes
Tunnel vision
Dizziness
Blurry vision
Halo-rings in the line of sight
A vision that progressively worsens – initially in the peripheral vision, later centrally
Pain on and around the eye
Nausea and vomiting