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Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma

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Primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) is a sight-threatening optic neuropathy caused by apposition or synechial closure of the iridocorneal angle, obstructing aqueous outflow and raising intraocular pressure (IOP). Acute PACG (acute congestive glaucoma) is one of the few true ophthalmic emergencies and a perennial NEET PG favourite — the classic red eye with haloes, a fixed mid-dilated pupil, a stony-hard globe, and

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