Medically Reviewed by: Nicholas P. Bell, M.D.
Can Glaucoma Be Prevented?
Is there any way to prevent glaucoma?
Though it’s unclear whether glaucoma can be prevented, you might be able to reduce your risk for the disease by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol, eat a healthy diet, keep your weight down, exercise and take nutritional products.
Currently, regular eye exams are the best form of prevention against significant glaucoma damage. In general, a check for glaucoma should be done:
- Before age 40, every two to four years
- Age 40 to age 54, every one to three years
- Age 55 to 64, every one to two years
- After age 65, every six to 12 months
- Anyone with high risk factors should be tested every year or two after age 35. Those at higher risk include people of African descent, people with diabetes, and people with a family history of glaucoma. You are at increased risk if you have a parent or brother or sister with glaucoma.
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