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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
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Many serious eye conditions, like glaucoma or diabetic eye disease, develop silently without symptoms.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Additionally, vision changes can be caused by treatable issues that can worsen if not treated—such as cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetes.
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Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
Doctors will check a person’s vision and also check for glaucoma, cataracts and signs of other health conditions such as diabetes.
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
The glaucoma had progressed to a point where Sadie's eye would have to be removed.
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Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2024
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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
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“Glaucoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glaucoma. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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
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