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.