A 65-year-old with sudden painful vision loss and haloes around lights has a mid-dilated fixed pupil. What is the initial management?...

Question

A 65-year-old with sudden painful vision loss and haloes around lights has a mid-dilated fixed pupil. What is the initial management?

Accepted Answer

Oral acetazolamide and topical pressure-lowering drops; urgent ophthalmology

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Topical chloramphenicol

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Oral prednisolone only

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Reassure and review in 48 hours

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MRI brain

mrcem sba MCQ (SBA): Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma