Cryptic crossword clue
Old copper, back in flashy area, gets complaint 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word GLAUCOMA

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The straight part
We know that "complaint" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case complaint = glaucoma.
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What does GLAUCOMA mean?

GLAUCOMA noun
  1. An eye disease or disorder that is defined as a characteristic optic neuropathy, or disease of the optic nerve, possibly, if untreated, leading to damage of the optic disc of the eye and resultant visual field loss due to lack of communication between the retina and the brain, which can lead to blindness.

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