open-angle glaucoma
- n glaucoma caused by blockage of the canal of Schlemm; produces gradual loss of peripheral vision
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Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders that leads to progressive damage of the optic nerve, and is characterized by a loss of nerve tissue resulting in a loss of vision. The optic nerve is a bundle of nerve fibers that transmits visual signals and information from the eye to the brain. There are different types of glaucoma, but the most common form is primary open-angle glaucoma. It is associated ...
Jan. 29, 2014 - Ravalli Republic