VDict - Definition of acute glaucoma

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acute glaucoma

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Noun

glaucoma in which the iris blocks the outflow of aqueous humor
- closed-angle glaucoma can cause a rapid buildup of high intraocular pressure that results in permanent visual damage in a couple of days

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Synonyms:
closed-angle glaucoma angle-closure glaucoma

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