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Glaucoma, Open-Angle

Medical Definition: Glaucoma in which the angle of the anterior chamber is open and the trabecular meshwork does not encroach on the base of the iris.
Guide Notes: do not confuse with GLAUCOMA, CLOSED-ANGLE see GLAUCOMA, ANGLE-CLOSURE
Previously Indexed: Glaucoma (1966-1981)

Glaucoma, Open-Angle Medical Definitions and Terms

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