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glaucoma
noun
An eye disease that damages the optic nerve and impairs vision (sometimes progressing to blindness)
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ɡlɔːˈkəʊmə
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noun
An eye disease that damages the optic nerve and impairs vision (sometimes progressing to blindness)
“Contrary to popular belief, glaucoma is not always caused by elevated intraocular pressure”
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Contrary to popular belief, glaucoma is not always caused by elevated intraocular pressure
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