Question

A 58-year-old man with suspected acute angle-closure glaucoma presents with severe eye pain, haloes, and a mid-dilated fixed pupil. What is the immediate action in primary care?

Accepted Answer

Urgent same-day ophthalmology referral

Answer

Start topical steroid and review in 48 hours

Answer

Give oral acetazolamide and schedule clinic next week

Answer

Advise dark room and rest

Answer

Start timolol and discharge

Practice question

A 58-year-old man with suspected acute angle-closure glaucoma presents with severe eye pain, haloes, and a mid-dilated fixed pupil. What is the immediate action in primary care?