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AACG

Introduction: AACG

Description of AACG

AACG (medical condition): 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).

See also:

Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma:
  »Introduction: Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma
  »Symptoms of Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma
  »Causes of Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma
  »Treatments for Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma

AACG as a Disease

AACG: Another name for Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma (or close medical condition association).
  »Introduction: Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma
  »Symptoms of Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma
  »Causes of Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma
  »Treatments for Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma

Causes of AACG

Some of the causes of AACG are included in the list below:

  • Shallower anterior chambers
  • Anteriorly situated lens
  • Shorter axial eye length
  • A thin, floppy iris

Read more about causes of AACG (Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma)

Symptoms of AACG (Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma)

Some of the symptoms of AACG incude:

  • 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

See full list of 9 symptoms of AACG (Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma)

Treatments for AACG (Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma)

Treatments for AACG (Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma) include:

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

See full list of 8 treatments for AACG

Treatment of AACG: For more treatment information about AACG, see treatment of Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma (AACG)

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