Question

70-year-old presents with acute angle-closure glaucoma (severe eye pain, blurred vision, mid-dilated pupil). What is the first-line medical treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral acetazolamide

Answer

Topical antibiotic drops

Answer

Topical steroid drops only

Answer

Oral morphine

Answer

Observation for 24 hours

Practice question

70-year-old presents with acute angle-closure glaucoma (severe eye pain, blurred vision, mid-dilated pupil). What is the first-line medical treatment?