Acute angle-closure glaucoma
Emergencyहिंदी: तीव्र हेपेटाइटिस ई · தமிழ்: கடுமையான ஹெபடைட்டிஸ் ஈ · ಕನ್ನಡ: ತೀವ್ರ ಹೆಪಟೈಟಿಸ್ ಇ · తెలుగు: తీవ్రమైన హెపటైటిస్ ఇ · বাংলা: তীব্র হেপাটাইটিস ই · मराठी: तीव्र हिपॅटायटिस ई · ગુજરાતી: તીવ્ર હેપેટાઇટિસ ઈ
About this condition
Acute angle-closure glaucoma is a medical emergency where eye pressure suddenly rises causing severe pain, blurred vision and potential permanent vision loss. It requires immediate hospital treatment to lower eye pressure. More common in people with hypermetropia and family history.
Common symptoms
severe eye painblurred visionhalos around lightsnausea and vomitingred eyeheadache
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When to see a doctor: immediately
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Acute angle-closure glaucoma?
severe eye pain, blurred vision, halos around lights, nausea and vomiting, red eye, headache.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Acute angle-closure glaucoma common in India?
Acute angle-closure glaucoma is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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