{"id":9445,"date":"2024-03-19T12:35:57","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T11:35:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/?page_id=9445"},"modified":"2025-11-10T17:29:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T16:29:43","slug":"narrow-angle-glaucoma","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/glaucoma\/glaucoma-treatment\/narrow-angle-glaucoma\/","title":{"rendered":"Narrow-angle glaucoma treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Narrow-angle glaucoma treatment<\/h1>\n<div id=\"attachment_8374\" style=\"width: 859px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8374\" class=\"wp-image-8374 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/glaucoma-treatment-complete-overview-of-all-treatment-methods.png\" alt=\"Narrow-angle glaucoma treatment - we provide a complete overview of the various treatment methods for narrow-angle glaucoma\" width=\"849\" height=\"566\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/glaucoma-treatment-complete-overview-of-all-treatment-methods.png 849w, https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/glaucoma-treatment-complete-overview-of-all-treatment-methods-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/glaucoma-treatment-complete-overview-of-all-treatment-methods-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/glaucoma-treatment-complete-overview-of-all-treatment-methods-360x240.png 360w, https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/glaucoma-treatment-complete-overview-of-all-treatment-methods-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8374\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Narrow-angle glaucoma treatment &#8211; we provide a complete overview of the various treatment methods for narrow-angle glaucoma<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/glaucoma\/glaucoma-treatment\/narrow-angle-glaucoma\/#narrow-angle-glaucoma\" >Narrow-angle glaucoma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/glaucoma\/glaucoma-treatment\/narrow-angle-glaucoma\/#causes-of-narrow-angle-glaucoma\" >Causes of narrow-angle glaucoma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/glaucoma\/glaucoma-treatment\/narrow-angle-glaucoma\/#diagnosis-of-narrow-angle-glaucoma\" >Diagnosis of narrow-angle glaucoma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/glaucoma\/glaucoma-treatment\/narrow-angle-glaucoma\/#symptoms-of-narrow-angle-glaucoma\" >Symptoms of narrow-angle glaucoma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/glaucoma\/glaucoma-treatment\/narrow-angle-glaucoma\/#treatment-options-for-narrow-angle-glaucoma\" >Treatment options for narrow-angle glaucoma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/glaucoma\/glaucoma-treatment\/narrow-angle-glaucoma\/#special-case-of-intermittent-angle-closure-glaucoma\" >Special case of intermittent angle-closure glaucoma<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"narrow-angle-glaucoma\"><\/span>Narrow-angle glaucoma<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Narrow-angle glaucoma is a rare form of glaucoma, also known as glaucoma, which is caused by an acute increase in intraocular pressure due to a blockage of the aqueous humour outflow in the eye. This condition, known as spontaneous glaucoma, requires immediate emergency medical treatment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"causes-of-narrow-angle-glaucoma\"><\/span>Causes of narrow-angle glaucoma<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Narrow-angle glaucoma often occurs when the pupil dilates unexpectedly, either due to darkness or the use of pupil-dilating drugs. The dilation of the pupil causes the angle of the chamber in the eye to narrow.<\/p>\n<p>Another risk factor is when the anterior chamber of the eye flattens or when proliferating tissue of the iris blocks the outflow of aqueous humour. In some cases, the iris can also obstruct the outflow of aqueous humour, which leads to an increase in intraocular pressure.<\/p>\n<p>The acute increase in intraocular pressure can lead to a narrow-angle glaucoma attack.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"diagnosis-of-narrow-angle-glaucoma\"><\/span>Diagnosis of narrow-angle glaucoma<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Characteristic signs of narrow-angle glaucoma are observed during an examination by an ophthalmologist. These include recognising a clouding of the cornea that impairs vision. These symptoms are accompanied by severe reddening of the eye and pronounced sensitivity on the part of the patient.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/free-e-book-on-glaucoma\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7139 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/e-book-glaucoma-teaser-quer-EN.png\" alt=\"Free E-book on Glaucoma by Augenakupunktur Noll\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/e-book-glaucoma-teaser-quer-EN.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/e-book-glaucoma-teaser-quer-EN-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/e-book-glaucoma-teaser-quer-EN-768x346.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The use of a gonioscope makes it difficult to see the angle of the chamber and the pupil appears rigid, rounded and slightly dilated. In many cases, there is also a protrusion of the iris towards the cornea, known as &#8220;iris bombata&#8221;. In patients with repeated attacks of narrow-angle glaucoma, atrophy of the iris can often be recognised.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"symptoms-of-narrow-angle-glaucoma\"><\/span>Symptoms of narrow-angle glaucoma<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The symptoms of narrow-angle glaucoma are extremely distressing and require immediate treatment. The characteristic signs include severe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/glaucoma\/glaucoma-cataract-symptoms\/eye-pain-or-headache\/\">headaches<\/a>, accompanied by nausea and vomiting. The affected <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/glaucoma\/glaucoma-cataract-symptoms\/redness-of-the-eye\/\">eye becomes very red<\/a> and water retention in the cornea leads to oedema.<\/p>\n<p>This is often accompanied by a considerable reduction in vision, accompanied by rainbow-like colours (halos). This condition is usually perceived as very dramatic &#8211; and rightly so.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"treatment-options-for-narrow-angle-glaucoma\"><\/span>Treatment options for narrow-angle glaucoma<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The main aim of treating narrow-angle glaucoma is to open the blocked angle as quickly as possible. This often requires more than just the use of pupil-constricting eye drops, which are not sufficient in many cases.<\/p>\n<p>The blockage of the chamber angle by the iris results from the pressure exerted on the iris by the fluid at the back of the eye. To release this blockage, an attempt is made to create a connection through the iris.<\/p>\n<p>This can be achieved using procedures such as iridectomy or YAG laser iridotomy. These procedures allow a controlled exchange of fluid between the anterior and posterior segments of the eye, which leads to equalisation of the intraocular pressure and thus normalisation.<\/p>\n<h3>Prophylactic measures to minimise risk<\/h3>\n<p>Treatment of narrow-angle glaucoma can also be carried out preventively to minimise the risk of a glaucoma attack. As an alternative option, lens replacement can be considered.<\/p>\n<p>This is particularly indicated if the body&#8217;s own lens shows age-related clouding in the form of a cataract. As the artificial lens to be implanted is around six times thinner than the natural lens, the lifelong risk of a glaucoma attack is significantly reduced.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"special-case-of-intermittent-angle-closure-glaucoma\"><\/span>Special case of intermittent angle-closure glaucoma<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is a temporary and less aggressive form of glaucoma.<\/p>\n<h3>Symptoms of intermittent angle-closure glaucoma<\/h3>\n<p>Intermittent angle-closure glaucoma is characterised by recurring symptoms that are similar to acute glaucoma attacks but are less pronounced in their intensity. These symptoms usually occur in situations in which the pupil dilates, such as at dusk. Patients often only notice them at such times.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is important to take these symptoms seriously, as they can be harbingers of a glaucoma attack. The repeated increases in pressure can lead to irreparable damage to the optic nerve.<\/p>\n<h3>Diagnosis of intermittent angle-closure glaucoma<\/h3>\n<p>The patient&#8217;s medical history, combined with the challenging assessment of the chamber angle, is crucial for recognising intermittent angle-closure glaucoma. To confirm the diagnosis, a day and night pressure profile can be taken to objectively document the pressure increases.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Narrow-angle glaucoma treatment Narrow-angle glaucoma Narrow-angle glaucoma is a rare form of glaucoma, also known as glaucoma, which is caused by an acute increase in intraocular pressure due to a blockage of the aqueous humour outflow in the eye. This condition, known as spontaneous glaucoma, requires immediate emergency medical treatment. 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