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Glaucoma becomes more common with age, affecting 1 in 50 people over the age of 40, and 1 in 10 people over the age of 75.

How old are you?

Glaucoma often runs in families. Close relatives – such as parents, siblings, and children – may be up to 10 times more likely to develop it, compared to those with no family history.

Does a close relative* have glaucoma?

* by close, we mean a parent, child, or sibling

People of Asian or Black African-Caribbean origin are more at risk of developing glaucoma.

Are you of Asian or Black African-Caribbean origin?

Glaucoma can be symptomless – for most people, the signs of glaucoma are first spotted at a routine eye test.

Have you had an eye test in the last 2 years?

Other factors, such as diabetes, high or low blood pressure, or having had an eye injury or eye surgery can put you at higher risk of glaucoma.

For an eye injury or eye surgery, this is more common shortly after the event, but it can happen many years later.

Do you have, or have you had, any of the following?
You are at average risk of glaucoma
You are at average risk of glaucoma

Thank you for checking your glaucoma risk!

You are at average risk of glaucoma

Based on your answers today, your risk of glaucoma is average.

How can I look after my eye health?

Even though you are not in a high-risk group, anyone can get glaucoma.

Glaucoma is often symptomless – the best way to check whether you have glaucoma, or another eye condition, is to book an eye test here.

Help and support

To receive further information about, and support and resources for, living with glaucoma, please sign up using the form below.

If you have any immediate concerns or questions, please call our helpline on 01233 64 81 70 or email them at helpline@glaucoma.uk

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You might be at higher risk of glaucoma
You might be at higher risk of glaucoma

Thank you for checking your glaucoma risk!

You may be at higher risk of glaucoma

Based on your answers today, you may be at higher risk of glaucoma.

High risk groups include people who: are over 40; of Asian or Black African-Caribbean origin; have a family history of glaucoma; and/or, have had eye surgery or eye trauma in the past.

What should I do now?

The best way to check whether you have glaucoma, or another eye condition, is to book an eye test. Find out if you’re eligible for a free eye test here.

Help and support

To receive further information about your risk, as well as support and resources about living with glaucoma, please sign up using the form below.

If you have any immediate concerns or questions, please call our helpline on 01233 64 81 70 or email them at helpline@glaucoma.uk

Your Name*
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
You are at higher risk of glaucoma
You are at higher risk of glaucoma

Thank you for checking your glaucoma risk!

You are at higher risk of glaucoma

Based on your answers today, your risk of glaucoma is higher than average.

High risk groups include people who: are over 40; of Asian or Black African-Caribbean origin; have a family history of glaucoma; and/or, have had eye surgery or eye trauma in the past.

What should I do now?

The best way to check whether you have glaucoma, or another eye condition, is to book an eye test. Find out if you’re eligible for a free eye test here.

Help and support

To receive further information about your risk, as well as support and resources about living with glaucoma, please sign up using the form below.

If you have any immediate concerns or questions, please call our helpline on 01233 64 81 70 or email them at helpline@glaucoma.uk

Your Name*
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.