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Br J Ophthalmol 1985;69:261-262 doi:10.1136/bjo.69.4.261
  • Research Article

Long-term outcome of primary acute angle-closure glaucoma.

Abstract

Factors influencing the long-term cure of 116 consecutive cases of acute angle-closure glaucoma, with at least one year's follow-up were examined. Delay in presentation and the time needed to terminate the attack were found to have a detrimental effect on the final outcome, while the height of the intraocular pressure at the time of the attack was found to be unimportant in predicting the long-term prognosis of the disease.

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