I had an operation for glaucoma last year.
Source: tatoeba (19407)
Glaucoma
/ɡlɔːˈkoʊmə/
Synonyms for "glaucoma" (58 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (12)
ablepsiaamaurosisbenightednessblepharitisblind sideblind spotblindfoldingblindingblindnessblurring the eyescataractcecity
Strong matches (17)
choroiditisconjunctivitiscross eyecross-eyedarknessdefective visiondepriving of sightdetached retinadim-sightednessdrop sereneeconomic blindnessesotropiaever-during darkexcecationeyeeye defect
Noun(1 words)
eye disease
Related words (29)
eyelessnessgutta serenahoodwinkingiritiskeratitislack of visionmaking blindniphablepsiaoptic neuritispartial blindnesspink eyepsychic blindnessreduced sightretinoblastomasightless eyessightlessnesssnow blindnesssoul-blindnessspiritual blindnessstone-blindness
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Noun(2 words)
ophthalmic diseaseoptic neuropathy
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: ablepsia, amaurosis, benightedness, blepharitis, blind side.
- Sentence evidence is available for glaucoma, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "glaucoma".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "glaucoma"
Keep "glaucoma" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "glaucoma" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "glaucoma", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "glaucoma" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entrieseye diseaseophthalmic disease
More specific
3 entriesangle closure glaucomanormal tension glaucomaopen angle glaucoma
Collocations
6 entriesglaucoma laser therapyglaucoma medicationsglaucoma surgeryintraocular pressureoptic nerve damagevisual field loss
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
13 total sentences available.
The researchers believe that one day this technology could help people who have lost their vision due to illnesses like glaucoma or diabetes as well as those with low vision or who were born blind.
Source: tatoeba (8244210)
Do you have glaucoma?
Source: tatoeba (9850985)
Tom's eye doctor determined that he has ocular hypertension without glaucoma.
Source: tatoeba (10082122)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "glaucoma"?
Closest matches include ablepsia, amaurosis, benightedness, blepharitis, blind side.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "glaucoma"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.