Causes

The causes of glaucoma are few. It can be hereditary and run in the family, but it is more common in African Americans than it is in Whites. Some specific things can also cause it, like steroids in the eye drops that people use, diabetes, and a previous eye injury or surgery. It also affects people of all ages. There are also things that can cause it like a bad diet, wearing contact lenses, too much reading or reading in low light, and other normal activities using the eyes.