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glaucoma

noun/ɡlɔːˈkəʊmə/

B1CEFR level
40/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

A group of conditions in which the optic nerve is progressively damaged, often associated with raised intraocular pressure.

Open-angle glaucoma is usually painless and detected only on routine screening.

Topic: Ophthalmology in Medical English

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