Unusual case of bilateral angle closure glaucoma

Bilateral angle closure glaucoma is a rare ocular emergency which can be a potentially blinding condition. A case of 72 years male, who developed headache and vomiting after five days of demise of his mother followed by blurring of vision. He was taken to the general hospital where all the routine t...

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Published in:Journal of Nepal Medical Association 2013-04, Vol.52 (190), p.402-404
Main Authors: Thapa, Madhu, Khanal, Safal, Kumar, Prajwal, Shrestha, Gulsan Bahadhur, Sharma, Ananda Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Glaucoma, Angle-Closure - diagnosis
Glaucoma, Angle-Closure - drug therapy
Glaucoma, Angle-Closure - physiopathology
Humans
Male
Ophthalmic Solutions - administration & dosage
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Summary:Bilateral angle closure glaucoma is a rare ocular emergency which can be a potentially blinding condition. A case of 72 years male, who developed headache and vomiting after five days of demise of his mother followed by blurring of vision. He was taken to the general hospital where all the routine tests and CT Scan head failed to reveal the cause. After two days of admission, patient was referred for ophthalmic consultation. On ocular examination he was diagnosed as a case of bilateral angle closure glaucoma. After two hours of treatment patient was comfortable with normal intraocular pressure and reasonably good vision.
ISSN:0028-2715
1815-672X
DOI:10.31729/jnma.2121