High Yield Facts regarding angle closure glaucoma
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Most common type glaucoma in India
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Women are more predisposed
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Gonioscopy is the investigation of choice
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Nd Yag Iridotomy is the procedure of choice
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The drug that is approved for use is Pilocarpine
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In acute congestive glaucoma the IV Mannitol is the first drug to be used as it can lead to
rapid decrease in vitreous volume and shrinkage. Syrup glycerol and acetazolamide are
the other drugs which are very useful in these cases