What have family eye & health problems got to do with my eyesight?
Lots of eye conditions run in the family, as do lots of health problems. If you have close relative with glaucoma, early cataract or age related macula degeneration you may be more at risk of developing it yourself. We will therefore recommend more frequent eye examinations. If you have a family history of diabetes or heart problems you may be more at risk from these conditions. We can look out for specific changes in your eyes which might tell us that you are developing the condition. Early detection of these problems means that you stay healthier for longer and the eyes an often tell us that a problem has occurred before you even get any symptoms.
