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

Many serious eye conditions, like glaucoma or diabetic eye disease, develop silently without symptoms. —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. —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. —Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025

The glaucoma had progressed to a point where Sadie's eye would have to be removed. —Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2024

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