English noun: acute glaucoma | |||
1. | acute glaucoma (state) glaucoma in which the iris blocks the outflow of aqueous humor | ||
Samples | Closed-angle glaucoma can cause a rapid buildup of high intraocular pressure that results in permanent visual damage in a couple of days. | ||
Synonyms | angle-closure glaucoma, closed-angle glaucoma | ||
Broader (hypernym) | glaucoma | ||