Who does Glaucoma Affect?

Glaucoma most often occurs in adults over age 60, but it can also occur in young adults or children and is more common in those of African descent. In addition, if you have a history of glaucoma in your family, have poor vision (in particular, are severely nearsighted or myopic) or are diabetic, you are at a greater risk of developing glaucoma than those individuals who do not.