Angle closure: Classification, concepts, and the role of ultrasound biomicroscopy in diagnosis and treatment

Celso Tello; Hoai Viet Tran; Jeffrey Liebmann; Robert Ritch

doi:10.1076/soph.17.2.69.14722

Angle closure: Classification, concepts, and the role of ultrasound biomicroscopy in diagnosis and treatment

Celso Tello
, Hoai Viet Tran
, Jeffrey Liebmann
, Robert Ritch

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Abstract

The angle closure glaucomas are a diverse group of disorders characterized by mechanical blockage of the trabecular meshwork by the peripheral iris leading to elevated intraocular pressure and glaucoma. Understanding the pathophysiologic mechanisms underlying these disorders is essential for both diagnosis and management. This review covers the anatomy, etiology, classification, and therapy of the various angle closure glaucomas and the role that ultrasound biomicroscopy has played in helping us understand these diseases.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	69-78
Number of pages	10
Journal	Seminars in Ophthalmology
Volume	17
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1076/soph.17.2.69.14722
State	Published - Jun 2002
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Angle closure
Malignant glaucoma
Plateau iris syndrome
Pupillary block
Ultrasound biomicroscopy

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Angle closure: Classification, concepts, and the role of ultrasound biomicroscopy in diagnosis and treatment

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