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

People, pacemakers, and glaucoma are not the stuff that can be pasted into a Microsoft document or onto a sheet of paper. —Lore Segal, The New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2024

Although surgery and treatment helped manage the inflammation, the damage was irreversible and triggered the onset of glaucoma, which increases pressure inside the eye, permanently damaging the nerve that links our brain to our eyes and enables us to see. —Freya Rogers, CNN, 20 Sep. 2024

Supplementing with saffron has also been shown to lower eye pressure in people with glaucoma or chronic eye diseases that cause blindness.8 Improves Sleep Some research suggests that saffron could support better sleep. —Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024

Research suggests anthocyanins might play a role in treating glaucoma, preventing lens deterioration, and reducing dry eye symptoms. —Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 29 July 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