glaucoma
/ɡlɔːˈkoʊmə/
noun
- A medical condition that damages the optic nerve, often caused by high pressure inside the eye, and can lead to vision loss.
- My grandmother uses special eye drops to control her glaucoma.
- If left untreated, glaucoma can cause permanent blindness.
- Regular eye exams are important because glaucoma often has no early symptoms.