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.
Acute closed-angle glaucoma is a medical emergency of the eyes and can result in blindness if not diagnosed and treated immediately. Acute closed-angle glaucoma is a type of glaucoma that develops suddenly. In contrast, the other main form of glaucoma called chronic open-angle glaucoma develops slowly.