BMJ 2006;333 (2 December), doi:10.1136/bmj.333.7579.0-d
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Don't miss acute angle closure glaucoma
Angle closure glaucoma is a rapidly progressing ophthalmic emergency that can lead to blindness. Unusual presentation may mean that the diagnosis is missed or treatment is delayed. In their lesson of the week, Gordon-Bennett and colleagues (doi: 10.1136/bmj.39024.570313.AE) discuss three cases of angle closure glaucoma that were initially misdiagnosed. The authors call for a high index of suspicion of this condition when patients present with blurred vision, headache, and a red eye, especially if they are taking drugs that could alter intraocular fluid dynamics.
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BMJ 2006 333: 1157-1158.[Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
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