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Medical Conditions - Angle Closure Glaucoma

Angle-closure glaucoma refers to the increased pressure in the anterior chamber (front chamber) of the eyes caused by the blockage of fluid within the eyes. The intraocular pressure is elevated as the fluid cannot be drained out through canals properly. The most common symptoms include eye pain, intermittent headaches, loss of peripheral vision, and halos around lights. Immediate treatment is necessary to prevent vision loss.

All angle closure-glaucoma Q&A

Do hard blinking and squeezing of eye cause angle recession after a blunt trauma?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would suggest that blinking and squeezing of eyelids can never cause angle recession. This occurs due to injury as the ciliary body muscles get disinserted.

Can glaucoma and cataract be operated at the same time?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed all reports carefully (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your doctor has correctly said that it is an advanced form of glaucoma.

Does nerve fiber and ganglion cell thinning in OCT indicates angle-closure glaucoma?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your reports with patience. OCT (optical coherence tomography) of optic nerve head is normal.

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