open-angle glaucoma — noun glaucoma caused by blockage of the canal of Schlemm; produces gradual loss of peripheral vision open angle glaucoma is the most common type of glaucoma • Syn: ↑chronic glaucoma • Hypernyms: ↑glaucoma * * * /oh peuhn ang geuhl/ Ophthalm. See… … Useful english dictionary
open-angle glaucoma — /oh peuhn ang geuhl/ Ophthalm. See under glaucoma. * * * … Universalium
wide-angle glaucoma — open angle glaucoma. See under glaucoma. * * * … Universalium
wide-angle glaucoma — open angle glaucoma. See under glaucoma … Useful english dictionary
wide-angle glaucoma — open angle g … Medical dictionary
Glaucoma — Classification and external resources Acute angle closure glaucoma of the right eye. Note the mid sized pupil, which was nonreactive to light, and injection of the conjunctiva. ICD 10 … Wikipedia
Glaucoma surgery — Glaucoma is a group of diseases affecting the optic nerve that results in vision loss and is frequently characterized by raised intraocular pressure (IOP). There are many glaucoma surgeries, and variations or combinations of those surgeries, that … Wikipedia
Glaucoma — An eye condition in which the fluid pressure inside the eyes rises because of slowed fluid drainage from the eye. Untreated, it may damage the optic nerve and other parts of the eye, causing vision loss or even blindness. Two million Americans… … Medical dictionary
Angle-closure glaucoma — This condition can be acute or chronic. It consists of increased pressure in the front chamber (anterior chamber) of the eye due to sudden (acute) or slowly progressive (chronic) blockage of the normal circulation of fluid within the eye. The… … Medical dictionary
Glaucoma, angle-closure — Increased pressure in the front chamber (anterior chamber) of the eye due to sudden (acute) or slowly progressive (chronic) blockage of the normal circulation of fluid within the eye. The block takes place at the angle of the anterior chamber… … Medical dictionary
