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angle-closure glaucoma
[ ang-guhl--kloh-zher glaw-koh-muh, glou-koh-muh ]
noun
Ophthalmology.
- a type of glaucoma, abnormally high fluid pressure in the eye, usually caused by pressure of the iris against the lens, which traps the aqueous humor.
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of angle-closure glaucoma1
First recorded in 1950–55
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Both open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma can be classified as primary or secondary conditions. If the cause is unknown, it is referred to as primary glaucoma; if the cause is known, such as an eye injury, inflammation, advanced cataracts or diabetes, it is referred to as secondary glaucoma.
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Angle-closure glaucoma is considered a medical emergency because individuals can lose their sight in as little as one to two days without proper treatment.
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