Full 2L QBank
Ophthalmology Glaucoma 3ad9a192

Angle recession glaucoma occurs in

A
Concussion injury of the globe
B
Extraction of the cataract
C
Gonioctomy
D
Intraocular tumours
High-Yield Explanation
A. i.e. (Concussion injury in the globe) (235 - Khurana 4th) (290 - Parson 20th)Angie - recession (cleavage) glaucoma - due to disruption of trabecular mesh work followed by fibrosis - seen in Traumatic glaucoma (Perforating as well as blunt injuries)(i) Symptom - Diminuation of vision(ii) Anterior segment - Mydriasis, tears of the iris sphincter, iridodialysis(iii) Gonioscopy - anterior recession >180deg(iv) Intraocular pressure - Moderate to high(v) Optic nerve head - Granulomatous cupping if chronic(vi) Treatment - Medical and surgery* Intractable secondary glaucoma is seen in - Diffuse iris melanoma**

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