Glaucoma

Pronunciation: /ɡləˈkoʊmə/

Definitions of glaucoma

noun a group of eye diseases characterized by damage to the optic nerve, often associated with increased pressure within the eye

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother has glaucoma, so she needs to go to the eye doctor regularly.

A2 Glaucoma is a common eye condition that can lead to vision loss if not treated.

B1 There are different types of glaucoma, including open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma.

B2 Regular eye exams are important for detecting glaucoma early and preventing vision damage.

C1 Treatment options for glaucoma may include eye drops, laser surgery, or traditional surgery.

C2 Managing glaucoma requires ongoing monitoring and adherence to a treatment plan prescribed by an ophthalmologist.

Examples of glaucoma in a Sentence

formal Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that can lead to vision loss if left untreated.

informal My grandma has glaucoma, so she has to go to the eye doctor regularly.

slang I heard that glaucoma can make you go blind if you don't take care of it.

figurative The glaucoma of corruption slowly spread throughout the government, causing irreversible damage.

Grammatical Forms of glaucoma

• plural: glaucomas
• comparative: more glaucomatous
• superlative: most glaucomatous
• present tense: glaucoma
• future tense: will glaucoma
• perfect tense: has glaucoma
• continuous tense: is glaucomaing
• singular: glaucoma
• positive degree: glaucoma
• infinitive: to glaucoma
• gerund: glaucomating
• participle: glaucomated

Origin and Evolution of glaucoma

First Known Use: 0019 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'glaucoma' originates from the Greek word 'glaukōma', which means 'cataract'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'glaucoma' shifted from referring to cataracts to its current medical definition as a group of eye diseases that result in damage to the optic nerve.