open-angle glaucoma

[ oh-puhn-ang-guhl glaw-koh-muh, glou-koh-muh ]

noun

1. Ophthalmology. a type of glaucoma, abnormally high fluid pressure in the eye, usually caused by blockage of the channel through which aqueous humor drains.

Word History and Origins

Origin of open-angle glaucoma¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Researchers have long understood the basics of the most common form of glaucoma, called open-angle glaucoma.

From Washington Post

The study focused on the most common form, known as open-angle glaucoma, which starts with gradual loss of peripheral vision.

From Washington Post

Since there are often no symptoms, especially in the early stages, a comprehensive eye exam may help to detect primary open-angle glaucoma.

From US News

"Medication to lower raised eye pressure has been used for decades as the main treatment for open-angle glaucoma to delay progressive vision loss," Garway-Heath said in a journal news release.

From US News

The researchers found that, overall, nearsighted people were about 90 percent more likely to also develop open-angle glaucoma.

From Reuters