THE ROLE OF FAMILIAL GENETICS AND FAMILY HISTORY AS RISK FACTORS FOR PRIMARY GLAUCOMA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIALS AND PRIMARY STUDIES
Introduction. Primary glaucoma—comprising primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG)—is the leading global cause of irreversible blindness. Although raised intraocular pressure (IOP) remains the only modifiable determinant, the disease demonstrates conspicuous familial aggregation, and...