Acute Glaucoma Attack Quiz

A condition caused by high pressures in the eyeball, more commonly in people with farsightedness. Persons of black, Asian or Hispanic descent are at higher risk. The high pressures can cut off blood flow to the eye. Prompt medical attention is needed to prevent permanent blindness.

• Eye pain

• Difficulty seeing on one side

• Eye redness

• Tearing from one eye

• Bloodshot eyes

• Blurred vision

• Poor vision

• Nausea or vomiting

This requires emergency medical care. Avoid staying in a dark room or lying down as this can worsen the condition. In the first stage, medicines to lower eye pressures will be given in the form of eyedrops, oral medicine, and medicine given through a needle in the vein. In the second stage, a laser procedure or surgery may be needed to permanently fix the problem.