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Is Glaucoma Hereditary?

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Lake Country Optometry

Anatomical diagram showing normal eye compared to eye with glaucoma, illustrating blocked drainage canal, increased intraocular pressure, and optic nerve damage.

Your family’s eye health history offers important clues about your own vision risks, but it doesn’t guarantee you’ll face the same challenges. Regular comprehensive eye exams allow your optometrist to monitor your eyes closely and detect any changes before symptoms appear Yes, glaucoma can be hereditary, with genetics playing a significant role in several types […]

5 Early Signs of Glaucoma

Posted on September 4, 2024 (September 4, 2024) by Lake Country Optometry

An older man rubbing his eyes because of blurry vision caused by glaucoma.

Glaucoma is one of those eye conditions that can sneak up on you. Often called the “silent thief of sight,” it can progress quietly until noticeable vision loss occurs. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Open angle is asymptomatic. Here are 5 signs that might indicate angle closure glaucoma: If any of these […]