glaucoma

noun

glau·​co·​ma glau̇-ˈkō-mə  glȯ- 

: a disease of the eye marked by increased pressure within the eyeball that can result in damage to the optic disc and gradual loss of vision

Examples of glaucoma in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For example, a February study in JAMA Ophthalmology found that a large-language model chatbot was just as good as eye specialists at recommending diagnoses and treatment for glaucoma and retina diseases. —Tatum Hunter, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2024

This is essential for detecting and monitoring diseases like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. —William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024

Kaylee, 3, arrived at the shelter with glaucoma and painful inflammation in both of her eyes. —Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024

Any signs of disc cupping or thinning can be indicative of glaucoma. —William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024

An eye exam also will identify glaucoma or cataracts, which can be treated. —Matthew Solan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2024

Mills was born with glaucoma and lost his sight, eventually becoming completely blind. —Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 19 Jan. 2024

Anyone with glaucoma or eye damage from diabetes, people who have photosensitivity from medications or health conditions, such as lupus, or anyone taking Accutane aren't good candidates for this treatment. —Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 4 Jan. 2024

Lynn Bowlby Eye abnormalities such as glaucoma are detected from images taken of the retinal fundus during a standard examination. —IEEE Spectrum, 25 July 2023

Word History

Etymology

Latin, cataract, from Greek glaukōma, from glaukoun to have a cataract, from glaukos

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

glaucoma

noun

glau·​co·​ma glau̇-ˈkō-mə 

glȯ-

: an abnormal condition of the eye marked by increased pressure inside the eye that causes damage to the retina and gradual loss of vision

Medical Definition

glaucoma

noun

glau·​co·​ma glau̇-ˈkō-mə  glȯ- 

: a disease of the eye marked by increased pressure within the eyeball that can result in damage to the optic disc and gradual loss of vision