Vision Health

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun A medical condition in which the retina is separated from the underlying tissue, often resulting in vision loss

  • A detached retina is a serious medical condition that requires immediate attention from an ophthalmologist.
  • My uncle had to undergo surgery for a detached retina last year.
  • I heard that staring at screens for too long can lead to a detached retina.
  • The team felt like a detached retina without their star player on the field.

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

  • Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that can lead to vision loss if left untreated.
  • My grandma has glaucoma, so she has to go to the eye doctor regularly.
  • I heard that glaucoma can make you go blind if you don't take care of it.
  • The glaucoma of corruption slowly spread throughout the government, causing irreversible damage.