Will acute angle closure glaucoma stop me from going on my vacation?
In brief:
Yes
Acute angle closure is very painful and would likely put you in the er. Pain, redness, decreased
vision,
nausea, sometimes
vomiting, etc.
It's important to see an ophthalmologist to break the attack asap. A preventative
laser can be done for those at high risk of acute angle closure.
In brief:
Yes
Acute angle closure is very painful and would likely put you in the er. Pain, redness, decreased
vision,
nausea, sometimes
vomiting, etc.
It's important to see an ophthalmologist to break the attack asap. A preventative
laser can be done for those at high risk of acute angle closure.
Would you like to video or text chat with me?
In brief:
Absolutely
If you are having an attack - pain, redness, lowered
vision, steamy cornea, fixed
pupil - you need immediate treatment to prevent permanent loss.
The vacation can wait; get to an
eye doctor immediately.
In brief:
Absolutely
If you are having an attack - pain, redness, lowered
vision, steamy cornea, fixed
pupil - you need immediate treatment to prevent permanent loss.
The vacation can wait; get to an
eye doctor immediately.
Would you like to video or text chat with me?
Dr. Arnon Rubin
Board Certified,
20 years in practice
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