Q: creeping angle closure glaucoma?

Creeping?: Not sure what creeping means? But suspect you are referring to narrowing of the angles to the point where you are are at risk for angle closure which leads to glaucoma.

Q: what are symptoms of angle closure glaucoma?

Depends: On if it is acute or chronic. With acute, there is intense pain, nausea, and blurred vision. With chronic, no symptoms at all.

Q: could sinus congestion cause narrow angle closure glaucoma?

Sinus congestion: Will not cause angle glaucoma. In patients who have narrow anterior chamber angles (which would be diagnosed by an ophthalmologist), taking medications to treat a sinus infection could lead to an angle closure glaucoma attack. If you have narrow angles, you should avoid decongestants and anti-histamines until you are told by your ophthalmologist that it's ok to use them.

Q: do you have pain and sudden loss of vision in angle closure glaucoma?

Yes: Yes angle closure glaucoma usually has a rapid onset with pain and decreased vision.

Question 1

is acute angle closure glaucoma painful?

Accepted Answer

Very painful: Acute angle closure glaucoma is a painful and potentially blinding disease, that is responsible for about 10% of all glaucomas. It is caused by the iris (color of the eye) blocking the drain on the inside of the eyeball. This leads to sudden and severe pressure elevation, with ensuing pain and cloudy vision. If not treated promptly, it will result in permanent blindness.

Question 2

what sort of problem is acute angle closure glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Serious: Angle closure glaucoma occurs when the distance between the cornea and the iris gets too close.  Then the fluid circulating inside the eye, the aqueous humor cannot flow out and the pressure builds up, often very suddenly, causing severe pain. The angle closure can be intermittent, so patients notice pain at night or going into a dark theater.  This is serious, see your eyemd right away.

Question 3

acute angle-closure glaucoma. so what's this?

Accepted Answer

Eye emergency: Symptomatic painful red eye with decreased vision, typically from pupillary block, that leads to acute angle closure with very elevated pressures and at high risk for eye damage if the attack is not broken.  The cornea gets cloudy, should be checked out right away.

Question 4

how common is it for somebody to get acute angle closure glaucoma?

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Not very common: Angle closure glaucoma is about 10-15% of all glaucomas.

Question 5

what are the most common symptoms of acute angle closure glaucoma?

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Pain, blurry vision: The most comon symptom of acute angle closure glaucoma is pain.  Blurry vision or hallows around lights at night may be the only symptoms, however.  If you think yo may have angle closure glaucoma, see an eye care professional.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: acute angle closure glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Short eye anatomy: Angle closure glaucoma is a rapid, usually painful, elevation in eye pressure (from < 20 to over 40 and higher) induced by forward movement of the lens. This occludes the pupil, causing the site of aqueous outflow (the iris-corneal angle) to close. The eye becomes red and painful, and vision foggy. Treatment should be prompt; extended high pressure can irreversibly damage the optic nerve.

Question 7

creeping angle closure glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Creeping?: Not sure what creeping means?  But suspect you are referring to narrowing of the angles to the point where you are are at risk for angle closure which leads to glaucoma.

Question 8

what are symptoms of angle closure glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On if it is acute or chronic.  With acute, there is intense pain, nausea, and  blurred vision.  With chronic, no symptoms at all.

Question 9

could sinus congestion cause narrow angle closure glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Sinus congestion: Will not cause angle glaucoma.  In patients who have narrow anterior chamber angles (which would be diagnosed by an ophthalmologist), taking medications to treat a sinus infection could lead to an angle closure glaucoma attack.  If you have narrow angles, you should avoid decongestants and anti-histamines until you are told by your ophthalmologist that it's ok to use them.

Question 10

do you have pain and sudden loss of vision in angle closure glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes angle closure glaucoma usually has a rapid onset with pain and decreased vision.

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