Glaucoma Diagram. Open angle glaucoma in the front of the eye is a space called the anterior chamber. Taiwaneseinuitschinese are much more prone to angle closure glaucoma than caucasians.
Gynaecological conditions see urogenital conditions haematemesis see acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding haematological cancers see blood and bone marrow cancers. Eye care tips for travelers. Angle closure glaucoma although rare is a medical emergency and its symptoms include eye pain with nausea and sudden visual disturbance.
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If uveitis leads to increased pressure which then causes damage to the optic nerve we get uveitic glaucoma. National institute national institutes of health national eye health education program nehep. People with glaucoma generally have smaller eyes than normal 21mm long of less instead of the normal 224 mm. Taiwaneseinuitschinese are much more prone to angle closure glaucoma than caucasians.