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Angle-closure Glaucoma

The sudden increase of intraocular pressure, resulting in pain and an abrupt decrease in visual acuity.

Symptoms of Angle-closure Glaucoma

The following features are indicative of Angle-closure Glaucoma:
  • severe headache
  • eye pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • blurred vision
  • halos around lights
  • eye redness
  • blindness in one eye
  • abdominal pain
It is possible that Angle-closure Glaucoma shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.

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Common Causes of Angle-closure Glaucoma

The following are the most common causes of Angle-closure Glaucoma:
  • narrow or blocked drainage angles
  • increased intraocular pressure
  • bulged iris

Risk Factors for Angle-closure Glaucoma

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Angle-closure Glaucoma:
  • high intraocular pressure
  • age over 60
  • being black or Hispanic
  • family history
  • medical conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and sickle cell anemia
  • eye conditions like nearsightedness
  • eye injury
  • bilateral oophorectomy
  • corticosteroid medications

Prevention of Angle-closure Glaucoma

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Angle-closure Glaucoma. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
  • get regular eye care
  • frequent family screening for glaucoma
  • regular exercise
  • wear eye protection

Occurrence of Angle-closure Glaucoma

Number of Cases

The following are the number of Angle-closure Glaucoma cases seen each year worldwide:
  • Very common > 10 Million cases

Common Age Group

Angle-closure Glaucoma can occur at any age.

Common Gender

Angle-closure Glaucoma can occur in any gender.

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Angle-closure Glaucoma

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Angle-closure Glaucoma:
  • Tonometry: To measure intraocular pressure
  • Visual field test: To check for areas of vision loss
  • Pachymetry: To measure corneal thickness
  • Gonioscopy: To inspect the drainage angle

Doctor for Diagnosis of Angle-closure Glaucoma

Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Angle-closure Glaucoma:
  • Ophthalmologist

Complications of Angle-closure Glaucoma if untreated

Yes, Angle-closure Glaucoma causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Angle-closure Glaucoma is left untreated:
  • permanent vision loss

Procedures for Treatment of Angle-closure Glaucoma

The following procedures are used to treat Angle-closure Glaucoma:
  • Laser peripheral iridotomy: To allow aqueous humor to flow which helps relieving eye pressure
  • Drainage tubes: To improve the drainage of fluid within the eye
  • Electrocautery: To improve the drainage of fluid within the eye

Self-care for Angle-closure Glaucoma

The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Angle-closure Glaucoma:
  • Eat a healthy diet: Helps maintaining eye health
  • Limit caffeine intake: Helps preventing increase of intraocular pressure
  • Drink moderately: Drinking fluids in sips at any given time helps preventing increase of intraocular pressure

Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Angle-closure Glaucoma

The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Angle-closure Glaucoma:
  • Herbal remedies: Bilberry and ginkgo like supplements helps relieving symptoms of glaucoma
  • Relaxation techniques: Helps relieving stress that trigger attacks of acute angle-closure glaucoma

Patient Support for Treatment of Angle-closure Glaucoma

The following actions may help Angle-closure Glaucoma patients:
  • Join support groups: Meeting and talking with other people with glaucoma helps to cope up with condition

Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Angle-closure Glaucoma.

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