Question 1

define narrow angle glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Fluid obstruction: Narrow angle glaucoma is the condition in which the lens and iris are too far forward in the eye, and when pupillary dilation occurs some of these will have obstruction of the fluid outflow tract (meshwork) causing a dangerous elevation of the eye pressure (narrow angle glaucoma or acute glaucoma) which is a medical emergency.

Question 2

narrow angle glaucoma---who gets it? what is that?

Accepted Answer

Serious eye problem: Angle closure is when the outflow of aqueous humor is completely blocked and the eye pressure builds up to dangerous levels potentially causing blindness sometimes within 24 hours. It is more common in Asian and native american populations particularly in alaskan eskimos.

Question 3

i have narrow angle glaucoma can i take zrytec?

Accepted Answer

No: You should not take Zyrtec (cetirizine) if you have narrow angle glaucoma.

Question 4

what are some early signs of narrow angle glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Pain, blur: Intermittent or early angle closure may have no symptoms, or may manifest with pain, aching over the brow, blurred vision, seeing haloes around lights.  Other things can also cause these symptoms, but if you are having them, they warrant evaluation with a complete exam.

Question 5

why valium cannot be used if you have narrow angle glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Valium: As muscle relaxant, it widens opening behind eye which increases pressure inside the eye which is a term for glaucoma.

Question 6

why should valium not be used if i have narrow angle glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Valium can be used: I am not aware of any connection between glaucoma and the use of valium.

Question 7

is there a drug for anxiety that i can take with narrow angle glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety & glaucoma: Anxiety is a serious disorder. Treatment should be carefully monitored by a physician. A "quick fix" is not wise. Probably the safer group of anxiety drugs would be the beta blockers, but they are best indicated for phobias, fears and frights. They make work for a while but tend to be less effective with time. The moral is simple, your doctor can help better with a more comprehensive approach, .

Question 8

what is narrow-angle glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Eye anatomy problem: The cornea of the eye comes down like a dome over the iris. Where the two meet is called the angle, and this is where fluid drains from the eye internally. In narrow-angle glaucoma, there is very little space between the cornea and the iris at the angle, and the drainage channels become physically blocked by the iris. This causes increased eye pressure, which then can lead to optic nerve damage.

Question 9

can people affected by narrow angle glaucoma use contacts?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Just need a correct corneal fitting, doesn't affect the drain of the eye.

Question 10

what is the difference between narrow-angle glaucoma vs closed-angle glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Glaucoma: The angle is defined by the cornea and the iris.  If the angle is narrow, there is less space for aqueous fluid to leave the eye through an area called the trabecular meshwork.  A closed angle is completely blocked from aqueous egress.  The treatment for this is a simple laser procedure.  Contact your ophthalmologist if you are concerned about this condition.

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