Synonyms for

Glaucoma

Verb / glɔ:ˈkəʊmʌ / Another word for glaucoma — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Glaucoma is a disease that damages the eyes optic nerve and can result in vision loss or blindness.

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Example sentences

  1. My mother has to take eye drops every day to manage her glaucoma.
  2. The eye doctor said Im at risk of developing glaucoma because it runs in my family.
  3. My neighbor lost his vision in one eye due to untreated glaucoma.
  4. The symptoms of glaucoma can be hard to notice at first.
  5. Im scared of getting glaucoma because I love to read and watch TV.

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