June 12, 2006
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Physicians should learn new risk factors for glaucoma
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LAS VEGAS — Physicians should be aware of the “newest risk factors” for glaucoma, according to one physician speaking here at the OSN Las Vegas meeting.
“Always ask about family history,” said John R. Samples, MD.
He said there are “nine autosomal dominant genes that cause open angle glaucoma, so you need to ask for family history.”
Dr. Samples added that patients with thin corneas should be checked.
Additionally, he said to watch for diurnal fluctuation in IOP.
“We should all be doing more diurnal curves in the office,” he said.