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Glaucoma Disease Glossary

Navigating a diagnosis of an age-related disease can be overwhelming, especially with all the new medical terms involved. Whether you're preparing for a doctor’s visit or simply want to better understand a glaucoma diagnosis, this glossary serves as a quick reference to help you define and understand commonly used terms.

Trabecular meshwork

Spongy tissue located near the cornea through which aqueous humor flows out of the eye and important for maintaining eye pressure.

Vitreous

Clear jelly-like substance that fills the eye from the lens to the back of the eye.

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