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angle-closure glaucoma

[ ang-guhl--kloh-zher glaw-koh-muh, glou-koh-muh ]

noun

Ophthalmology.
  1. 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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