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Acute angle-closure glaucoma

Acute angle-closure glaucoma

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Acute angle-closure glaucoma

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Eye

Symptoms

Red eye (single)
Blurred vision
Reduced vision

Risk factors

Personal

Asian heritage

Related questions

A 39-year old asked:

What sort of problem is acute angle closure glaucoma?

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A 34-year old asked:

What is the treatment for acute angle closure glaucoma?

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A 35-year old asked:

How common is it for somebody to get acute angle closure glaucoma?

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A member asked:

Will acute angle closure glaucoma stop me from going on my vacation?

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A 45-year old asked:

My sister says she has acute angle closure glaucoma. Are family members more likely to get the same thing?

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A male asked:

What are the most popular forms of glaucoma treatment for acute angle-closure glaucoma? I have just been diagnosed with acute angle-closure glaucoma (I take the anti-depressant citalopram, and my doctor thought this was the cause of the disease). Which gl

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A 29-year old female asked:

I have high BP and acute angle closure glaucoma. I've had a bad headache w/ pressure in my ears for 24 hrs now. I've taken the BP meds. What do I do?

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A 24-year old asked:

What is open-angle glaucoma?

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A 21-year old asked:

Who is at risk for open-angle glaucoma?

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A 47-year old asked:

How long can open angle glaucoma go untreated?

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A member asked:

i have right angled glaucoma, can it cause headaches

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A 58-year old female asked:

How is age a factor in controlling open angle glaucoma?

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A 45-year old asked:

i've got "open angle glaucoma" What is it? Is it heriditary?

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A 35-year old asked:

What is the difference between narrow-angle and closed-angle glaucoma?

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A 58-year old female asked:

How many types of open angle glaucoma are there and how do you know which one you have?

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A 32-year old asked:

I have advanced open angle glaucoma. Can anyone give me any good news on advanced glaucoma?

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A 48-year old asked:

Secondary angle closure glaucoma may occur after lensectomy surgery.. but I'm curious as to why?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 58-year old female asked:

Recently diagnosed w/open angle glaucoma and being treated w/ 1 drop.. In general, how long is it before you know if glaucoma is under control?

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A 32-year old asked:

My dr says I have "narrow angle" in my eye, but there are no signs of glaucoma. what could I have?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 33-year old asked:

Creeping angle closure glaucoma?

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A 40-year old asked:

What are symptoms of angle closure glaucoma?

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A 43-year old asked:

I have just been diagnosed with anatomic narrow angle. NO glaucoma. What medicines should I not take?

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A 36-year old asked:

Narrow angle glaucoma---who gets it? What is that?

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A 46-year old asked:

Is there a drug for anxiety that i can take with narrow angle glaucoma?

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A 21-year old asked:

What is the difference between narrow-angle glaucoma and other types of glaucoma?

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A 58-year old female asked:

Are there surgeries for open angle glaucoma that will stop its progression permanently?

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A 58-year old female asked:

What is the percentage of open angle glaucoma patients in whom treatment is not effective.

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A 45-year old asked:

Can you tell me what is the difference between narrow-angle glaucoma and closed-angle glaucoma?

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A 23-year old male asked:

could u please explain what is the mechanism in the angle clossure glaucoma and open angle glaucoma.?

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A 70-year old female asked:

I have end stage open angle glaucoma with 130 degree field of vision. What does this mean..doctor vague

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