title: [Familial occurrence of open-angle glaucoma].
abstract: Clinical observations of 6 cases of open-angle glaucoma in one family are presented. In this family, in four generations, the total number of glaucomatous persons were 12. Genetic aspects of glaucoma are discussed and it is concluded that all persons with glaucoma should be asked about their family history of eye disease.
authors.affiliation: Okregowego Szpitala Kolejowego w Puszczykowie Oddział Okulistyczny.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Popielarz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005902:Glaucoma, Open-Angle / Q000235:genetics*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010375:Pedigree
vernacular_title: Rodzinne wystepowanie jaskry prostej.