School of Medicine, Family Medicine answered. While drinking a glass of milk to relieve heartburn may initially ease the discomfort of acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), it may also have a rebound affect later when the same milk triggers the production of stomach acid later.
Medical Definition of glaucoma. : a disease of the eye marked by increased pressure within the eyeball that can result in damage to the optic disk and gradual loss of vision.
SHARE IT. a a a. Glaucoma is an eye disorder that causes damage to the optic nerve and can lead to vision loss. According to the American Optometric Association, in the United States, glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness and is estimated to affect about 3 million Americans.aving certain structural defects within the eye is considered a possible cause of glaucoma. For example, some people have a narrow angle between the iris and the cornea, which can interfere with fluid drainage. Pressure in the eye can increase and cause damage leading to glaucoma.