Clinical Case Database / Category: Patient Management
An emergency presentation of acute angle closure (AAC)
Publication details
Richard Dickson-Lowe BSc (HONS), MBChB, Joseph Keenan FRCSEd, FRCOphth
Foundation Years Journal, volume 6, issue 10, p.6 (123Doc Education, London, November 2012)
Abstract
This article gives a brief history of a case of acute angle closure (AAC) presenting to the Medical Assessment Unit (MAU). This is followed by a discussion about terminology, demographics and predisposing factors, history taking (clinical signs and symptoms), eye examination, differential diagnoses and management strategy. In particular, important findings in a patient presenting with AAC that should not be missed and will aid with the decision process of ‘admit or discharge’ will be discussed.
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Authors
Richard Dickson-Lowe BSc (HONS), MBChB
Foundation Year 1 at Royal Surrey County Hospital
Qualified from Warwick Medical School and is working towards his MRCS.
Joseph Keenan FRCSEd, FRCOphth
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Royal Surrey County Hospital
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