It is important to not dilate the eye if ____ is suspected
A. Cataract
B. Macular degeneration
C. Acute closed-angle glaucoma
D. Chronic open-angle glaucoma
ANS: C
If the patient has experienced sudden onset of eye pain, it is important not to dilate the eyes before determining whether acute closed-angle glaucoma is present because dilating the eye may increase the intraocular pressure.
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