LOGIN HOME WHY A TEST WHY SORGENTE OUR TESTS ORDER ONLINE CONTACTS Diet Plus Thrombophilia Glaucoma Neonatal screening Celiac disease Complete health IGEA Early diagnosis of glaucoma is of utmost importance to prevent vision damage. TODAY YOU CAN! Glaucoma is a degenerative pathology of the optic nerve, accompanied by an increase in intraocular pressure. The pathology manifests itself through a reduction of the visual field which can lead to total blindness. Glaucoma arises asymptomatically. This aspect of the disease leads the patient to discover it only at an advanced stage. The culture of prevention is therefore of particular importance to avoid the irreversible damage that the progress of the disease entails. The risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing the disease are : family history, eye trauma, diabetes, hypertension, prolonged use of corticosteroids and myopia. It is also important to know that i First-degree relatives of sick people are 10 times more likely to develop the disease . Ask your eye doctor for genetic testing to rule out glaucoma predisposition, especially if you have one or more risk factors. The test can only be performed in a doctor's office. To find the specialist closest to you, write to specialisti@sorgentegenetica.it indicating your data and the genetic test of interest. We will put you in direct contact with your relevant affiliate professional. The Glaucoma Test What is it for Who is it for Statistics and data Con il test potrai escludere di avere un alto rischio di sviluppare il glaucoma o in caso contrario avrai la possibilità di trattare in modo precoce l’insorgere della malattia mediante tutte le tecnologie oggi a disposizione. Sorgente Ricerca FAQ Lo sapevi che... Glossario Newsletter Termini di acquisto Privacy Il test non ha lo scopo di rilevare disturbi o malattie ereditarie. Il test non ha lo scopo di identificare patologie causata da una variante presente in un solo gene, come ad esempio la malattia di Huntington, la fibrosi cistica o l’anemia falciforme, né intende identificare geni ereditari associati a malattie specifiche, come determinate forme di cancro della mammella presenti in alcune famiglie. Il test non vi dice se siete ammalati. Se pensate di essere ammalati, consultate il vostro medico curante. Sorgente Genetica s.r.l. - Via A. Bono Cairoli 30 - 20127 Milano - P.IVA: 07589330963 - REA: MI 1969228 Copyright © 2014 Sorgente Genetica s.r.l. - Tutti i diritti riservati. This site uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies help us to provide our services. By using these services, you accept our use of cookies. If you do not change your browser settings and \ or continue browsing, the user accepts. To know more' I approve