Ophthalmology Flashcards
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What is acute angle closure glaucoma?
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Sight threatening opthalmic emergency with a rapid rise in intraocular pressure due to sudden obstruction of aqueous humour outflow
2
Q
Epidemiology of acute angle closure glaucoma?
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More common in those with shallow anterior chamber, narrow iridocorneal angle and thick peripheral iris
More common in females and those of asian descent
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