Acute Closed Angle Glaucoma Flashcards
1
Q
What are the risk factors for acute closed angle glaucoma (5)
A
Age
Female
Hypermetropia (long sighted)
South Asian
Family history
2
Q
Precipitating factors of acute closed angle glaucoma (3)
A
Watching TV in a dark room
Reading
Acute emotional stress
3
Q
Symptoms of acute closed angle glaucoma (4)
A
Severe ocular pain/unilateral headache
Haloes
Blurred vision
Nausea and vomiting
4
Q
Investigations for acute closed angle glaucoma and what do they show (2)
A
Gonioscopy echoes shallow anterior chamber
Applanation tonometry shows high intraocular pressure
5
Q
Management of acute closed angle glaucoma (3)
A
Topical pilocarpine
IV acetazolamide
Surgical iridotomy
