• J Emerg Med · Jul 2005

    Case Reports

    An uncommon presentation of acute angle closure glaucoma.

    • David J Berkoff and Leon D Sanchez.
    • Department of Surgery, Division of Emergency Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710, USA.
    • J Emerg Med. 2005 Jul 1; 29 (1): 43-4.

    AbstractAcute angle closure glaucoma is an ocular emergency that is treatable with prompt and appropriate intervention. Recognition of this disease entity is sometimes difficult. We report a case of bilateral acute angle closure glaucoma in a 55-year-old, otherwise healthy individual, and discuss the different ways the condition may present. The anatomic and pathophysiologic progression leading to an event of angle closure is discussed and treatment modalities available to the Emergency Physician are presented.

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