 [ Symptoms ] can excessive drinking cause signs of glaucome  i do not have diabetes high blood pressure or anything else that requires prescriptions i am 51 and i do not think there is a history of this condition in my family [ Disease ] as far as i know there is no relationship between glaucoma and alcohol consumption glaucoma is a disease that affects the pressure inside the eyeball even though no one in your family has had glaucoma it does not mean you can not get it not all diseases are passed through families genetically that said excessive alcohol consumption is very bad for you in many other ways it eventually will kill your liver and it can contribute to the development of diabetes if you have a problem with drinking talk to your doctor he or she can help you get treatment wishing you well