As the chances of developing glaucoma increase considerably as we age, seniors and baby boomers should become familiar with glaucoma risk factors that might apply to their individual eye and health history according to advice from Ophthalmologist Scott Buck, M.D. of Northwest Indian Eye & Laser Center.

“Patients need to be aware that once they reach 40 their risk of glaucoma starts to increase and they need to be tested as part of their routine eye exams. Then, once patients reach 60 years old-even without any family or medical history-patients glaucoma risk increases 6 fold. A family history-especially a brother or a sister with glaucoma increas..

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