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open-angle glaucoma [′ō·pən ‚aŋ·gəl glau̇′kō·mə] (medicine) Bilateral, increased intraocular tension due to reduced aqueous outflow but with the angle open and the aqueous in free contact with the trabecula. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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According to the American Optometric Association, nearsighted African American males are more at risk than whites or females for juvenile onset open-angle glaucoma (JPAOG)--especially if glaucoma runs in the family. Though it strikes most people in their 50s and 60s, some families, such as Alan Rogers', suffer from juvenile open-angle glaucoma, which can begin in the teens. 03% as a first-line treatment for elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) associated with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. |
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