A 68-year-old man develops sudden painful red eye with haloes around lights and nausea. Vision is reduced. On exam, the cornea is hazy and pupil mid-d...

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A 68-year-old man develops sudden painful red eye with haloes around lights and nausea. Vision is reduced. On exam, the cornea is hazy and pupil mid-dilated. What is the most appropriate immediate management while awaiting ophthalmology?

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IV acetazolamide and topical beta-blocker

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Topical atropine

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Oral prednisolone 40 mg

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Topical chloramphenicol

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Warm compresses

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Acute angle-closure glaucoma

A 68-year-old man develops sudden painful red eye with haloes around lights and nausea. Vision is reduced. On exam, the cornea is hazy and pupil mid-dilated. What is the most appropriate immediate management while awaiting ophthalmology?