Angle-Closure Glaucoma Treatment
Can this condition be treated? What Angle-Closure Glaucoma treatment options are available? Learn more below about the current treatments available to patients.
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How to Treat Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Angle-closure glaucoma requires emergency medical treatment to preserve vision. See an ophthalmologist immediately if you have any signs or symptoms of an angle-closure glaucoma attack. Treatment options include:
- Medications-Eye drops, pills, and sometimes even intravenous drugs are often administered to reduce intraocular pressure.
- Surgery-Surgery (usually done by laser) may be used to stop or prevent an attack of angle-closure glaucoma.
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