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Are there any medical conditions that can cause or attribute to closed angle glaucoma - current condition is high eye pressure once (27); 20/20 vision never worn glasses, white female 61 years of age, no other medical conditions. Currently working and very active physically and mentally,
Acute angle-closure glaucoma is caused by a rapid or sudden increase in intraocular pressure (IOP), the pressure inside the eye. Fluid is continually produced within, and drains out of, the normal eye. This fluid, called aqueous humor, is unrelated to the tears, which are only on the outside of the eye.
Symptoms of angle-closure glaucoma may include:
Hazy or blurred vision The appearance of rainbow-colored circles around bright lights Severe eye and head pain Nausea or vomiting (accompanying severe eye pain) Sudden sight loss. CONSULT HOMOEOPATHIC DOCTOR
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What Causes Angle-closure Glaucoma?
Acute angle-closure glaucoma is caused by a rapid or sudden increase in intraocular pressure (IOP), the pressure inside the eye. Fluid is continually produced within, and drains out of, the normal eye. This fluid, called aqueous humor, is unrelated to the tears, which are only on the outside of the eye. Symptoms of angle-closure glaucoma may include: Hazy or blurred vision The appearance of rainbow-colored circles around bright lights Severe eye and head pain Nausea or vomiting (accompanying severe eye pain) Sudden sight loss. CONSULT HOMOEOPATHIC DOCTOR