Imagine you’re a doctor treating a patient with severe vision issues. What questions might you ask to determine whether these issues are more likely to be inherited or caused by environmental factors?

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Ask if any of his/her siblings have vision issues

Ask if any of his/her parents or grandparents have vision issues

Ask if any of his/her children have vision issues

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