Acute Closed-Angle Glaucoma-an Ophthalmological Emergency

CONCLUSION: Primary prevention of acute closed-angle glaucoma is not always possible. Even physicians who are not ophthalmologists can diagnose markedly elevated intraocular pressure by palpation of the globe. Proper, specific treatment can help patients rapidly and lastingly.PMID:34551857 | DOI:10.3238/arztebl.m2021.0264

Source: Deutsches Arzteblatt International - September 23, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Simone N üssle Thomas Reinhard Jan L übke Source Type: research