Full 2L QBank
Ophthalmology Glaucoma 20219517

Acute congestive glaucoma

A
Pin point pupil
B
Vertically oval mild dilated pupil
C
Hutchinson's pupil
D
Argyll-Robertson pupil
High-Yield Explanation
i.e. (Vertically oval, mild dilated pupil): (229-Khurana 4th)* Pupil is semi dilated, vertically oval and fixed. It is non reactive to both light and accommodation - seen in Acute congastive glaucomaClinical features of Acute congestive glaucomaSymptoms* Pain - sudden onset of very severe pain, radiates along the branches of 5th nerve* Nausea, vomiting and prostrations* Rapidly progressive impairment of vision, redness, photophobia, and lacrimation* Past histoiy - intermittent subacute attackSigns* Lids - oedematous* Conjunctiva - chemosed and congested* Cornea - oedematous and insensitive* Anglo of AC-is completely closed* Iris may be discoloured* IOP is markedly elevated (between 40 and 70 mm Hg)* Optic disc is oedematous and hyperaemic* Fellow eye shows shallow anterior chamber and a narrow angle (latent angle closure glaucoma)

Related Ophthalmology MCQs

Practice 2,00,000+ NEET PG Questions Free

Timed mock tests, mistake queue analytics, audio lectures & zero attempt limits on i❤️Exams.

Start Free Mock Test Now