A 30-year-old has suspected acute angle-closure glaucoma with a red painful eye and blurred vision. Which is the recommended immediate treatment to lo...

Question

A 30-year-old has suspected acute angle-closure glaucoma with a red painful eye and blurred vision. Which is the recommended immediate treatment to lower IOP

Accepted Answer

IV acetazolamide and topical medications

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Pilocarpine alone

Answer

Immediate laser peripheral iridotomy only

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Oral glycerol only

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Reassure and review in 24 hours

Acute angle-closure glaucoma — UKMLA MCQ

A 30-year-old has suspected acute angle-closure glaucoma with a red painful eye and blurred vision. Which is the recommended immediate treatment to lower IOP