Glaucoma, Acute Angle-Closure: Differential Diagnoses & Workup

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Keywords

acute angle-closure glaucoma, acute angle closure glaucoma, acute angle closure, AACG, primary angle closure, primary angle-closure glaucoma, increased intraocular pressure, decreased visual acuity, increased IOP

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Ayim K Darkeh, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center
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