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.
Glaucoma is a disease that involves the main vision nerve-the optic nerve. If you've been told that you have elevated eye pressure, you are at risk for glaucoma-which can lead to vision loss and blindness. However, with proper treatment (eye drops), you can prevent glaucoma. Get your eye pressure tested regular to make sure you're not developing glaucoma.