The diagnosis of subacute angle closure glaucoma is suspected in patients with narrow angles of the anterior chamber of the eye, presenting with periodic ocul ar, or periocular pain. However, some patients may present...The diagnosis of subacute angle closure glaucoma is suspected in patients with narrow angles of the anterior chamber of the eye, presenting with periodic ocul ar, or periocular pain. However, some patients may present with headaches in the absence of significant ocular discomfort, which often leads to misdiagnosis and delay in specific therapy. The clinical features of 9 such patients are describ ed. Subacute angle closure glaucoma should always be considered in the different ial diagnosis of adultonset headaches.展开更多
文摘The diagnosis of subacute angle closure glaucoma is suspected in patients with narrow angles of the anterior chamber of the eye, presenting with periodic ocul ar, or periocular pain. However, some patients may present with headaches in the absence of significant ocular discomfort, which often leads to misdiagnosis and delay in specific therapy. The clinical features of 9 such patients are describ ed. Subacute angle closure glaucoma should always be considered in the different ial diagnosis of adultonset headaches.