angle-closure glaucoma

American  

[ang-guhl--kloh-zher glaw-koh-muh, glou-koh-muh] / ˈæŋ gəl ˌkloʊ ʒər glɔˈkoʊ mə, glaʊˈkoʊ mə /

noun

Ophthalmology.

1. a type of glaucoma, abnormally high fluid pressure in the eye, usually caused by pressure of the iris against the lens, which traps the aqueous humor.

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Etymology

Origin of angle-closure glaucoma

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Both open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma can be classified as primary or secondary conditions. If the cause is unknown, it is referred to as primary glaucoma; if the cause is known, such as an eye injury, inflammation, advanced cataracts or diabetes, it is referred to as secondary glaucoma.

From US News

Angle-closure glaucoma is considered a medical emergency because individuals can lose their sight in as little as one to two days without proper treatment.

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