Overview
What is acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG)?
What is the pathophysiology of acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG)?
What is the prevalence of acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG)?
What is the prognosis of acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG)?
What is included in patient education about acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG)?
Presentation
What are the signs and symptoms of acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG)?
What is included in the ophthalmic exam for acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG)?
Which physical findings are characteristic of acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG)?
What causes acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG)?
What are the possible complications of acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG)?
DDX
What are the differential diagnoses for Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma (AACG)?
Workup
What is the role of imaging in the diagnosis of acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG)?
What is the role of gonioscopy in the diagnosis of acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG)?
Treatment
How is acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG) treated?
What is the medical treatment for acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG)?
What is the role of laser iridotomy in the treatment of acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG)?
What is the role of iridectomy in the treatment of acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG)?
What is the role of laser iridoplasty in the treatment of acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG)?
What is the role of cataract surgery in the treatment of acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG)?
What is the role of goniosynechialysis in the treatment of acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG)?
What is the role of glaucoma surgery in the treatment of acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG)?
What are the possible complications of acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG)?
How is acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG) prevented?
What is included in the long-term monitoring of patients with acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG)?
What is included in inpatient monitoring of acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG)?
Medications
What is the role of medications in the treatment of acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG)?