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.
There are four main types of glaucoma: 1  chronic open-angle glaucoma â the most common type which often has few symptoms. 2  acute angle-closure glaucoma â which often has severe symptoms. 3  secondary glaucoma â caused by other conditions or eye treatments.  developmental glaucoma â a rare condition affecting young babies.