Glaucoma, Angle-Closure
| Definition: |
A form of glaucoma in which the intraocular pressure increases because the angle of the anterior chamber is blocked and the aqueous humor cannot drain from the anterior chamber. |
| Notes: |
do not confuse with GLAUCOMA, OPEN-ANGLE: note X ref |
| Previously Indexed: |
Glaucoma (1966-1989) |
Glaucoma, Angle-Closure Definitions and Terms
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