glaucoma
noun
glau·co·ma
glau̇-ˈkō-mə 
glȯ-
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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The ophthalmologist pushed a pressure sensor against the surface of my eyeball, looking for signs of glaucoma.
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Peter Ubel, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
For example, higher HDL-C levels were associated with a higher risk of glaucoma only in male participants; higher LDL-C and TC levels were associated with a lower glaucoma risk, with statistical significance observed only in female participants.
—Paul McClure 05, New Atlas, 5 Feb. 2025
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
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Peter Ubel, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
For example, higher HDL-C levels were associated with a higher risk of glaucoma only in male participants; higher LDL-C and TC levels were associated with a lower glaucoma risk, with statistical significance observed only in female participants.
—Paul McClure 05, New Atlas, 5 Feb. 2025
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
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“Glaucoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glaucoma. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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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
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glaucoma
noun
glau·co·ma
glau̇-ˈkō-mə
glȯ-
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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