Traits and Genetic Disorders That Babies Get From Mom

Glaucoma

Women are affected by glaucoma more often than men, while the genetic mutations this disease is associated with can be inherited.Detecting glaucoma early is one reason you should have a complete exam with an eye specialist every 1 to 2 years. Occasionally, pressure inside the eye can rise to severe levels. In these cases, you may have sudden eye pain, headache, blurred vision, or the appearance of halos around lights.

Preventive measures:

• Get a check-up. You need to visit an ophthalmologist every 2 to 4 years before the age of 40, every 1 to 3 years from age 40 to 54, every 1 to 2 years from age 55 to 64, and every 6 to 12 months after the age of 65.
• You need to practice regular but moderate physical exercise like walking or jogging 3 or more times a week. You can also do yoga but avoid doing upside down poses which can strain the neck and shoulders.