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Personal History Factors

The greater the number in the third column, the greater the risk. People with a score of 3 or higher can contact their physicians or the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Variable                  Category                           Weight

Age                       younger than 50 years                0
                           50-64 years                         1
                           65-74 years                         2
                           older than 75 years                 3

Race                      Caucasian/other                      0
                          African American                     2

Family History         Negative or positive
of Glaucoma             in non-first degree relative           0
                         Positive for parents                  1
                         Positive for siblings                 2

Last Complete          Within last two years                   0
Eye Exam                2-5 years ago                          1
                         more than 5 years ago                 2


             Level of Glaucoma Risk (Total Score)

High                     4 or greater
Moderate                 3
Low                      2 or less
(Source: American Academy of Ophthalmology)

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