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Abstract
Primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG) is equally prevalent in Indian in Asian population as the primary open angle glaucoma. Eighty-six percent of people with PACG are in Asia, with approximately 48.0% in China, 23.9% in India and 14.1% in southeast Asia. To understand PACG, it is mandatory to understand its classification and type of presentation with the underlying pathophysiology. The treatment options are medical, laser and/or surgical. The present article provides an overview of PACG.
Keywords
Acute attack glaucoma, laser iridoplasty, laser iridotomy, primary angle closure, primary angle closure glaucoma, primary angle closure suspect
Source Title
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
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Date
2011-01
DOI
10.4103/0301-4738.73690
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Conference Paper