POAG risk factors include which of the following?

POAG risk factors include which of the following?

• A. Family history
• B. Eye pressure >24
• C. C/D ratio
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

The risk of POAG rises with genetic predisposition, higher intraocular pressure, and signs of optic nerve change. A family history of glaucoma means you’re more likely to develop it, reflecting genetic susceptibility. An elevated eye pressure, typically considered around 24 mmHg or higher, increases mechanical stress on the optic nerve and raises the likelihood of nerve damage. A larger cup-to-disc ratio indicates cupping of the optic nerve head, a common sign of glaucomatous damage and a factor that raises suspicion for POAG. Because each of these factors contributes to the overall risk, the best choice is all of the above. Note that while not everyone with high IOP or a large C/D ratio will have glaucoma, and some with glaucoma may have normal IOP, together they represent recognized risk indicators.

The risk of POAG rises with genetic predisposition, higher intraocular pressure, and signs of optic nerve change. A family history of glaucoma means you’re more likely to develop it, reflecting genetic susceptibility. An elevated eye pressure, typically considered around 24 mmHg or higher, increases mechanical stress on the optic nerve and raises the likelihood of nerve damage. A larger cup-to-disc ratio indicates cupping of the optic nerve head, a common sign of glaucomatous damage and a factor that raises suspicion for POAG. Because each of these factors contributes to the overall risk, the best choice is all of the above. Note that while not everyone with high IOP or a large C/D ratio will have glaucoma, and some with glaucoma may have normal IOP, together they represent recognized risk indicators.