What does narrowing of the eyes mean?

Narrow angles refers to the anatomy at the front of the eye called the drainage angle. This is where fluid called aqueous humor drains from the eye. In someone with narrow angles, the iris and the cornea are too close together.

What is narrowing the eyes called?

Narrow angle is a term used to describe the shape of the drainage angle of the eye. Narrow angles are more common in people who are farsighted. This is because farsighted people have shorter eyes than those who are nearsighted or than those who do not need glasses at all.

How long does iridotomy surgery take?

Some patients describe the sensation as feeling a slight shock, but this is painless and is quickly completed. About an hour after treatment, the patient’s eye will be examined to measure the reduction in eye pressure. Laser iridotomy takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and is performed on an outpatient basis.

Does narrow angles always mean glaucoma?

Patients with narrow angles can have different presentations, ranging from acute angle-closure attack to anatomical narrow angles without evidence of glaucoma, making management a challenge.

Are narrow angles serious?

People with narrow angles are at risk of angle closure which would prevent fluid from draining normally and cause pressure to build up in the eye. This can cause damage to the optic nerve and ultimately vision loss.

What should I avoid with narrow-angle glaucoma?

WHAT TO AVOID IF YOU HAVE NARROW ANGLES

• Decongestants/Cold medications.
• Allergy medications.
• Anxiety and depression medications (Do NOT stop these without discussing with your doctor as this can result in withdrawal symptoms)
• Reflux/nausea medication.
• Incontinence/Overactive bladder medication.

What are the symptoms of narrow angles?

Early symptoms you should notice from Narrow Angle Glaucoma include intense eye pain, headaches or migraines, fuzzy lighting or halo figures, pupil dilation, vision troubles, bloodshot eyes, and physical sickness. These symptoms may only last a couple hours or occur up until the intraocular pressure becomes minimal.