Which is a sign of acute angle closure glaucoma (AACG)?
a. Large fixed pupil
b. Nystagmus
c. Bluish color in sclera
d. Drooping eyelid
ANS: A
Signs of AACG would be eye pain, large fixed pupil with reddened sclera, decreased vision, nausea, and vomiting.
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