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Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Angle CLOSURE glaucoma
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Archaeology
2nd Grade
02/03/2013

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Term
Risk factors
Definition
age > 30 yo, eskimo, Chinese, Asian indian descent, farsightedness, family history, female
Term
Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma signs and symptoms
Definition
acutely raised IOP, moderately dilated pupil, cloudy cornea, blurred vision, halos around lights, eye pain, N/V
Term
Acute angle-closure glaucoma
Definition
MEDICAL EMERGENCY
Term
Prodromal attacks
Definition
blurred vision, halos, headaches
Term
Natural Course
Definition
Blindness within 1-5 days if untreated
Term
Treatment- Acute attack; Goal:
Definition
rapid reduction of IOP to preserve vision and permit surgery
Term
Role of medication
Definition
Ilocarpine, hyperosmotic, secretory inhibitor
Term
Role of surgery
Definition
definitive therapy; surgical or laser iridectomy; follow-up with medication if persistent IOP elevation
Term
Drug induced closed angle glaucoma
Definition
topical anticholinergics, topical sympathomimetics, antihistamiens, systemic anticholinergics, heterocyclic antidepressants, phenothiazines, ipratropium
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