My mother has glaucoma can you tell me if it hereditary and what the symptoms are?
Family history is a risk factor for the development of glaucoma. There are several types of glaucoma and rarely are there symptoms in the early stages. Those with a family history should especially be checked for glaucoma and have yearly eye exams.
Does Bell’s Palsy affect my vision?
Bell’s Palsy can cause severe drying out of the ocular surface. This can result in blurred vision, pain, red eyes and infection. There are treatments depending on the severity of the palsy.
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Can glaucoma cause bells palsy/facial paralysis?
Glaucoma cannot cause Bell’s Palsy or facial paralysis. There may be some underlying diseases which can lead to both, but these are generally rare.
Dr.Keith Skolnick