Which type of glaucoma presents an ocular emergency?
a) Acute angle-closure glaucoma
Acute angle-closure glaucoma results in rapid progressive visual
impairment.
b) Normal tension glaucoma
Normal tension glaucoma is treated with topical medication.
c) Ocular hypertension
Ocular hypertension is treated with topical medication.
d) Chronic open-angle glaucoma
Chronic open-angle glaucoma is treated initially with topical
medications, with oral medications added at a later time.
a) Acute angle-closure glaucoma
Acute angle-closure glaucoma results in rapid progressive visual
impairment.
b) Normal tension glaucoma
Normal tension glaucoma is treated with topical medication.
c) Ocular hypertension
Ocular hypertension is treated with topical medication.
d) Chronic open-angle glaucoma
Chronic open-angle glaucoma is treated initially with topical
medications, with oral medications added at a later time.