An African-American woman in her early fifties experiences sudden and severe eye pain, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Her intraocular pressure (IOP) is 24 mm Hg. After she rests for 12 hours, the IOP falls to 18 mm Hg
What treatment will she most likely need? A) Iridectomy
B) Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
C) Magnifying glasses and high-intensity reading lamps
D) Cycloplegics and antibiotics
B
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The woman exhibits the symptoms of acute glaucoma. Because her IOP is normal after she rests, she can be treated at this time with carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, although she may need iridectomy later. Magnifying glasses and high-intensity reading lamps are useful for macular degeneration; cycloplegics and antibiotics are helpful for corneal ulcers.
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