Glaucoma

Synonyms of glaucoma

• ocular hypertension
• increased intraocular pressure
• optic nerve damage

Antonyms of glaucoma

• clear vision
• healthy eyes
• normal intraocular pressure

Collocations of glaucoma

primary open-angle glaucoma

Frequency: 70 %

Primary open-angle glaucoma is the most common form of glaucoma.

angle-closure glaucoma

Frequency: 60 %

Angle-closure glaucoma requires immediate medical attention.

optic nerve damage

Frequency: 55 %

Optic nerve damage can lead to permanent vision loss in glaucoma patients.

ocular hypertension

Frequency: 50 %

Ocular hypertension is a risk factor for developing glaucoma.

visual field loss

Frequency: 45 %

Visual field loss is a common symptom of advanced glaucoma.

Idiomatic Expressions for glaucoma

• Phrase: glaucoma in the family
  Meaning: a hereditary predisposition to developing glaucoma
  Usage: My grandmother had glaucoma, so there's a history of glaucoma in the family.