Normally, the general population has a 1% chance of contracting glaucoma; however, if a patient has a family history of glaucoma the risk factor rises to
A)20%.
B)10%.
C)50%.
D)5%.

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20%.
If a patient has a family history of glaucoma, their risk factor increases from 1% to 20%. Determining whether a patient's chief complaint could be linked to a hereditary disorder, such as glaucoma, is generally why the ophthalmic assistant is required to collect a family history from patients.

Normally, the General Population Has a 1% Chance of Contracting