Differentiate between the two primary types of glaucoma.

Differentiate between the two primary types of glaucoma.



Answer: Chronic open-angle glaucoma is referred to as the silent type because it may not be discovered until considerable damage occurs to the retina and optic nerve from elevated IOP.

Acute angle-closure glaucoma is accompanied by severe pain, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision and redness of the eye, and photophobia, accompanied by an acute significant elevation of IOP.

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