Question

A 50-year-old with suspected acute angle-closure glaucoma presents with severe eye pain, blurred vision, haloes, and nausea. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Urgent same-day ophthalmology emergency referral

Answer

Advise chloramphenicol drops and review

Answer

Start topical steroid and review in a week

Answer

Routine optician appointment

Answer

Start oral acetazolamide at home without referral

Practice question

A 50-year-old with suspected acute angle-closure glaucoma presents with severe eye pain, blurred vision, haloes, and nausea. What is the correct action?