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Epidemiology

1% of remainder after FB

Signs and Symptoms

Sx/Si:Halo's, blurred vision, severe pain, headache and vomiting; steamed cornea, semidilated pupils, circumcorneal injection, hard eye (50-60 mm Hg)

Treatment

Rx:Miotics, beta.gif-blockers, and acetazolamide while awaiting surgery to keep angles open. Laser iridotomy