glaucōma, ătis, n. (also glaucū-ma, ae, f., Plaut. Mil. 2, 1, 70 Ritschl, N. cr.), = γλαύκωμα,
an obscuration of the crystalline lens , a cataract , Plin. 29, 6, 38, § 117 al.; Prud. Ham. 90.—Comically: alicui glaucumam ob oculos obicere, qs. to throw dust in his eyes , Plaut. Mil. 2, 1, 70.