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Acute angle-closure glaucoma results from immediate blockage of the
drainage area. Without proper drainage, fluid back up and eye pressure
increases rapidly. Persons may experience rainbow-like halos or circles
around lights, severe pain in the forehead and eyes, nausea and blurred
vision. This type of glaucoma is a serious medical emergency resulting in
blindness in a day or two without treatment. Acute angle-closure glaucoma
can occur suddenly and persons of any age is susceptible.
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glaucoma | Congenital glaucoma
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