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The opposite condition of glaucoma can be considered as a state of normal intraocular pressure (IOP) and healthy optic nerve function, often referred to as "normal-tension" or "low-tension" glaucoma in a broader context. However, in contrast to glaucoma, which involves increased IOP and potential optic nerve damage, conditions like hypotony may represent a state of abnormally low IOP. In essence, while glaucoma is characterized by elevated pressure leading to vision loss, its opposite would be a healthy eye with stable pressure and no damage.
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Is glaucoma an acute condition?
no
What was Mr Cruz's probable condition?
glaucoma
A condition of deafness that may result from otosclerosis?
glaucoma
What is the condition caused by impaired drainage of aqueous humor?
This is glaucoma.
Where can you find out if they have glaucoma?
Glaucoma is usually detected by an optometrist and testing for this condition is part of the routine eye test. Glaucoma develops slowly so it is important that eyes are tested every two years.
If a women marries a man with glaucoma whose father is normal what proportion of their children would will have glaucoma?
Glaucoma can be influenced by genetic factors, but its inheritance pattern can vary. If the man has glaucoma, it typically suggests he carries a genetic predisposition to the condition. If his father is normal, it’s possible that the man has a recessive form of glaucoma, which would mean he may pass on the condition to some of his children. However, without specific genetic information about the woman and the type of glaucoma involved, it’s difficult to provide an exact proportion. Generally, if the woman is unaffected and assuming the father's glaucoma is recessive, the children would have a 0% chance of inheriting the condition.
By what measure is glaucoma a common condition?
the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that over five million people around the world have lost their sight due to complications of glaucoma; about 120,000 Americans are blind as a result of glaucoma.
Marijuana has been used to relieve symptoms of what condition?
Glaucoma; nausia from chemotherapy.
How do you spell glaucoma and what is it?
Glaucoma is the correct spelling. It is a condition of the eye where excess pressure builds up in the eye ball. It can be very serious if left untreated, which is why opticians routinely test for it. The tendency to glaucoma sometimes runs in families.
Can you only get glaucoma if you are diabetic?
No, you do not have to be diabetic to develop glaucoma. Glaucoma can occur in anyone, regardless of diabetes status, although certain risk factors such as age, family history, and high eye pressure can increase the likelihood. While diabetes can increase the risk of certain types of glaucoma, such as neovascular glaucoma, it is not a prerequisite for the condition. Regular eye exams are important for early detection and management of glaucoma.
Which world famous player has the eye condition glaucoma?
Edgar Davids
Definition of glaucoma?
a condition of increased pressure within the eyeball, causing gradual loss of sight.
