The association of HLA-B7 and HLA-B12 antigens with cup/disk ratio, family history of glaucoma, and intraocular pressure.

The presence of either HLA-B7 or HLA-B12 antigens was associated with a higher prevalence of cup/disk ratios greater than 0.3 in the GG responders (intraocular pressure greater than 31 mm Hg after six weeks of topical dexamethasone 0.1%, four times daily) and in the combined NN-NG (intraocular pressure less than or equal to 31 mm Hg) groups. The presence of either antigen was associated with a higher prevalence of a family history of glaucoma in the GG group. N association was noted between the antigens and age, sex, race, or mean intraocular pressure in either of the groups studied.