Acute glaucoma
Emergencyहिंदी: आंख आना · தமிழ்: கண் சிவப்பு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಕೆಂಪು ಕಣ್ಣು · తెలుగు: ఎరుపు కళ్ళు · বাংলা: চোখ ওঠা · मराठी: डोळा दुखणे · ગુજરાતી: આંખ લાલ
About this condition
Acute angle-closure glaucoma causes sudden severe redness, pain and vision loss due to rapid rise in eye pressure. This is a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment to prevent permanent blindness. More common in people with smaller eyes or hypermetropia.
Common symptoms
red eyesevere painblurred visionhalos around lightsnauseahard eyeball
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When to see a doctor: immediately
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Acute glaucoma?
red eye, severe pain, blurred vision, halos around lights, nausea, hard eyeball.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Acute glaucoma common in India?
Acute glaucoma is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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