Acute angle-closure glaucoma is a rare but serious type of glaucoma. This condition occurs when drainage canals in the eye become blocked. If a person does not get treatment, acute angle-closure ...

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A retrospective study found that 26% of eyes with acute primary angle closure (APAC) were resolved after initial medical treatment. A study published in the Journal of Ophthalmology found that 26% of ...

Glaucoma is when the optic nerve in the eye becomes damaged. The different stages of narrow angle glaucoma relate to the extent of the damage to the optic nerve and the level of pressure in the eye.

The use of bisphosphonates, particularly risedronate, in patients with osteoporosis is linked to a higher risk for acute angle closure but not open-angle glaucoma. Researchers conducted a ...

Women are more likely to get acute glaucoma than men. It is unusual under the age of 45. Those most at risk are elderly people who are long-sighted. Symptoms include: - Decreased vision - the person ...