Posted: August 16th, 2017

Which type of glaucoma presents an ocular emergency?

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.