glaucoma risk table

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

Race Caucasian/other
African American 0
2

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

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

Level of Glaucoma Risk (Total Score)
High 4 or greater

Moderate 3

Low 2 or less

Variable	Category	Weight
Age	younger than 50 years 50-64 years 65-74 years older than 75 years	0 1 2 3
Race	Caucasian/other African American	0 2
Family History of Glaucoma	Negative or positive in non-first degree relative Positive for parents Positive for siblings	0 1 2
Last Complete Eye Exam	Within last two years 2-5 years ago more than 5 years ago	0 1 2
Level of Glaucoma Risk (Total Score)
High	4 or greater
Moderate	3
Low	2 or less

(Source: American Academy of Ophthalmology)

FDA Consumer magazine (November 1995)