glaucoma

(noun)

An eye disease or disorder of the optic nerve that, if untreated, may lead to damage to the optic disc of the eye and resultant visual-field loss, which can lead to blindness.

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  • Physical Development in Adulthood

    • Middle-aged adults are also at higher risk than younger adults for certain eye problems, such as glaucoma.
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