Do vision problems typically have a hereditary component?

Vision problems often do have a hereditary component, meaning that many eye conditions can be influenced by genetics. Conditions such as myopia (nearsightedness) and glaucoma can run in families, indicating a genetic predisposition.

While some vision problems may be influenced more by environmental factors, most common eye conditions show a tendency to occur more frequently in individuals with a family history of the same or related issues. Thus, the correct understanding is that there is generally a significant hereditary aspect to various vision problems, making the assertion that they do not typically have a hereditary component inaccurate.