Eye Condition That Can Cause Loss of Vision

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Fauna and Flora, Group 168, Puzzle 5 (Metazoa and Metaphyta).

Question is: Eye Condition That Can Cause Loss of Vision

and the answer is: GLAUCOMA

Word Meaning:

GLAUCOMA — (pathology) An eye disease or disorder that is defined as a characteristic optic neuropathy, or disease of the optic nerve, possibly, if untreated, leading to damage of the optic disc of the eye and resultant visual field loss due to lack of communication between the retina and the brain, which can lead to blindness.

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