what is the difference between cataract and glaucoma
Following are listed few differences that you can understand easily. Difference in definition: Glaucoma is a disorder of eye in which optic nerve is damaged. Cataract is an abnormal condition of eye in which eye lens or surrounding transparent membrane is affected which provide barrier in the passage of light. Difference in meaning of words: Cataract is derived from Latin word âcataractaâ meaning large water fall or a sudden rush of water or great downpour and it also derived from Greek wordâ kataraktÄsâ meaning down-rushing . Glaucoma is derived from Greek word âglaukÅmaâ meaning clouded or blue green hue.