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glaucoma::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | eye disease |
| Has types | angle-closure glaucoma, chronic glaucoma, acute glaucoma, normal tension glaucoma, open-angle glaucoma, closed-angle glaucoma |
contrary to popular belief, glaucoma is not always caused by elevated intraocular pressure.
Examples of glaucoma
glaucoma
We look for pathologic changes in the optic nerve that are typical for glaucoma.
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- An eye disease that damages the optic nerve and impairs vision (sometimes progressing to blindness); "contrary to popular belief, glaucoma is not always caused by elevated intraocular pressure"
- Glaucoma is a disease in which the optic nerve is damaged, leading to progressive, irreversible loss of vision. It is often, but not always, associated with increased pressure of the fluid in the eye.
- An eye disease or disorder that is defined as a characteristic optic neuropathy, or disease of the optic nerve, possibly, if untreated, leading to damage of the optic disc of the eye and resultant visual field loss due to lack of communication between the retina and the brain, which can lead to ...
- Increased pressure in the eye, caused by abnormally high production of fluid or a decrease in the eye's ability to drain that fluid. Untreated, permanent damage to the optic nerve and possible blindness if untreated. Chronic glaucoma occurs gradually, is painless, and has few warning symptoms. ...
- Group of diseases characterized by increased intraocular pressure resulting in damage to the optic nerve and retinal nerve fibers. A common cause of preventable vision loss. May be treated by prescription drugs or surgery.
- An increase in fluid pressure inside the eye that may lead to loss of vision.
- A vision-threatening disease that can cause optic nerve damage, most often from high pressure caused by poor drainage of a fluid (aqueous humor) which supplies nutrients to the cornea and lens.
- Occurs when there is too much fluid pressure in the eye, causing eye damage and potential blindness. Although glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States, it can be prevented if the disease is detected and treated in time. ...
- An eye disease associated with increased pressure within the eye. Glaucoma can damage the optic nerve and cause impaired vision and blindness.
