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Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma

Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma: Introduction

Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma: Primary angle closure is defined as an occludable drainage angle and features indicating that trabecular obstruction by the peripheral iris has occurred (ie, peripheral anterior synechiae, increased IOP, lens opacities, excessive trabecular pigmentation deposits). More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma is available below.

Symptoms of Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma

• Ocular pain- periorbital pain
• Blurry vision
• Nausea/vomiting
• History of intermittent blurring of vision with halos
• And at least 3 of the following signs: IOP >21 mm Hg
• more symptoms...»

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Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma:

• Loss of vision
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma?

• Misdiagnosis of Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma
• Failure to diagnose Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma
• Hidden causes of Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma

Causes of Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma

• Shallower anterior chambers
• Anteriorly situated lens
• Shorter axial eye length
• A thin, floppy iris
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• Underlying causes of Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma

Treatments for Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma

• The patient should remain in the supine position as long as possible
• Acetazolamide
• Topical beta-blocker
• Topical steroid
• Analgesics
• more treatments...»

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma

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• Competency standards and professional practice guidelines for the extended role of the Orthoptist
• In a patient with bilateral pimary open angle glaucoma is also moderately to severely depressed, what are the options in terms of antidepressant medication?
• Management of Glaucoma
• Angle Closure Glaucoma
• more research...»

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Prognosis for Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma

Prognosis for Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma: Acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG) is an ocular emergency and receives distinction due to its acute presentation, need for immediate treatment, and well-established anatomic pathology. Rapid diagnosis, immediate intervention, and referral can have profound effects on patient outcome and morbidity.

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