Glaucoma
noun
A medical condition that damages the optic nerve in your eye because of high pressure inside your eye, and can cause blindness.
The doctor said the test results showed that she has glaucoma and prescribed drops to lower the pressure in her eyes.
Often appears as...
- open-angle glaucoma
- treat glaucoma
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noun
A medical condition that damages the optic nerve in your eye because of high pressure inside your eye, and can cause blindness.
The doctor said the test results showed that she has glaucoma and prescribed drops to lower the pressure in her eyes.
Often appears as...
- open-angle glaucoma
- treat glaucoma
Usage tips
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/3Serious Condition
Glaucoma is a severe health issue; use the word to convey urgency and importance.
After detecting early signs of glaucoma, immediate treatment is crucial.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Term
Glaucoma is a medical term; use it in discussions about health or with professionals.
The optometrist will assess your eyes for any signs of glaucoma.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Speaking about glaucoma often involves discussing vision; incorporate related imagery.
Managing glaucoma helps preserve the window to the soul - our eyes.
Pro Tip 1/3Serious Condition
Glaucoma is a severe health issue; use the word to convey urgency and importance.
After detecting early signs of glaucoma, immediate treatment is crucial.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Term
Glaucoma is a medical term; use it in discussions about health or with professionals.
The optometrist will assess your eyes for any signs of glaucoma.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Speaking about glaucoma often involves discussing vision; incorporate related imagery.
Managing glaucoma helps preserve the window to the soul - our eyes.
Pro Tip 1/3Serious Condition
Glaucoma is a severe health issue; use the word to convey urgency and importance.
After detecting early signs of glaucoma, immediate treatment is crucial.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Term
Glaucoma is a medical term; use it in discussions about health or with professionals.
The optometrist will assess your eyes for any signs of glaucoma.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Speaking about glaucoma often involves discussing vision; incorporate related imagery.
Managing glaucoma helps preserve the window to the soul - our eyes.
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The coming neurological...
as protecting yourself against Alzheimer's disease well it turns out that fish oil has the effect of reducing your risk for Alzheimer's disease you should also keep your blood pressure down because chronic high blood pressure is the biggest single risk factor for Alzheimer's disease it's also the biggest risk factor for glaucoma which
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Larry Brilliant: TED...
and the first nationwide blindness survey ever done, and we had astonishing results. Instead of finding out what we thought was the case -- that blindness was caused mostly by glaucoma and trachoma -- we were astounded to find out that blindness was caused instead by cataract.
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The coming neurological...
as protecting yourself against Alzheimer's disease well it turns out that fish oil has the effect of reducing your risk for Alzheimer's disease you should also keep your blood pressure down because chronic high blood pressure is the biggest single risk factor for Alzheimer's disease it's also the biggest risk factor for glaucoma which
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Larry Brilliant: TED...
and the first nationwide blindness survey ever done, and we had astonishing results. Instead of finding out what we thought was the case -- that blindness was caused mostly by glaucoma and trachoma -- we were astounded to find out that blindness was caused instead by cataract.
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Jane Fallon
English Author
After my eye test, I was told I was showing symptoms of glaucoma. I realised - but only in retrospect - that pains in my eyes and the feeling of pressure that I had been experiencing must have been because of that. I'd assumed they were symptoms of migraines.
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Allan Ray
American Athlete
I faced odds when glaucoma took the bat out of my hands. But I didn't give in or feel sorry for myself. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: 'It may be cloudy in my right eye, but the sun is shining very brightly in my left eye.
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Willard Scott
American Entertainer
The only way to predict if there's a cloud on your horizon due to glaucoma is to get tested. No matter what the diagnosis, the forecast is for clear vision in the years ahead.
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Gary McCord
American Athlete
I'm nearsighted in my right eye, have glaucoma in my left, and the nerves in my hands are on Medicare. Basically, I'm on the wrong end of a short sale.
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Fetty Wap
American Musician
When I was little, I got into a little accident, and it gave me congenital glaucoma in both of my eyes.
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Willard Scott
American Entertainer
It's simply a tragedy that anyone today goes blind from glaucoma, when it's so unnecessary.
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Malcolm Boyd
American Clergyman
I have glaucoma, so use eye drops both morning and night.
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Jane Fallon
English Author
After my eye test, I was told I was showing symptoms of glaucoma. I realised - but only in retrospect - that pains in my eyes and the feeling of pressure that I had been experiencing must have been because of that. I'd assumed they were symptoms of migraines.
Quote examples
Allan Ray
American Athlete
I faced odds when glaucoma took the bat out of my hands. But I didn't give in or feel sorry for myself. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: 'It may be cloudy in my right eye, but the sun is shining very brightly in my left eye.
Quote examples
Willard Scott
American Entertainer
The only way to predict if there's a cloud on your horizon due to glaucoma is to get tested. No matter what the diagnosis, the forecast is for clear vision in the years ahead.
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Gary McCord
American Athlete
I'm nearsighted in my right eye, have glaucoma in my left, and the nerves in my hands are on Medicare. Basically, I'm on the wrong end of a short sale.
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Fetty Wap
American Musician
When I was little, I got into a little accident, and it gave me congenital glaucoma in both of my eyes.
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Willard Scott
American Entertainer
It's simply a tragedy that anyone today goes blind from glaucoma, when it's so unnecessary.
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Malcolm Boyd
American Clergyman
I have glaucoma, so use eye drops both morning and night.
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