Earliest drug used in acute angle closure glaucoma –
Correct Answer: Diamox
Description: Approach in acute congestive glaucoma
Start i.v. mannitol or i.v. acetazolamide
When IOT starts falling, start topical pilocarpine or β-blocker (timolol).
Apraclonidine/latanoprost may be added.
Once i.o.t. is reduced, surgery is done.
Diamox is acetazolamide
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