Optic neuropathy w/gradula loss of vision. Imbalance b/t aqueous humor production & drainage --> to increased IOP

• Open-angle glaucoma
• Angle-closure (Narrow-angle/ Closed-angle)

Open angle s/s:

• Loss of peripheral vision
• Mild headaches
• Difficulty adapting to the dark
• Seeing halos around lights
• Difficulty focusing on near objects

Angle closure s/s:

• Triggered by pupil dilation
• Severe eye & face pain
• Nausea & vomiting
• Malaise
• colored halos around lights
• Episodes of sudden decline in vision
• Possible reddened eye
• Cloudy cornea from edema
• Pupil fixed at midpoint

ACUTE GLAUCOMA= MEDICAL EMERGENCY

• Osmotic diuretics or Carbonic anyhydrase inhibitors to lower IOP
• DO NOT use mydriatic meds (Atropine) that dilate pupils