What is Angle closure glaucoma?

Angle-closure glaucoma is caused by the closure of drainage canals, resulting in a sudden rise in intraocular pressure. Closed-angle means there is a closed or narrow angle between the iris and cornea.

• The early eye symptoms may be one sided headaches with colored haloes seen around light and blurring of vision.
• The patient may have severe pain in the eye, redness, headache, nausea & vomiting
• Unlike open angle glaucoma, the symptoms and signs of closed-angle glaucoma develop rapidly in some individuals
• If severe, it requires urgent medical attention.