Glaucoma

Correct Answer:

B) Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma

 

The diagnosis is confirmed by the classic pentad of symptoms and signs:

  1. Sudden Onset: Often triggered by pupillary dilation (mydriasis) in dark environments.
  2. Corneal Edema: Described as “steamy” or “hazy,” leading to the perception of halos.
  3. Physical Signs: A mid-dilated, non-reactive, vertically oval pupil and a “stony hard” eye due to severely elevated IOP.
  4. Systemic Symptoms: Nausea and vomiting are common due to the oculocardiac reflex.
  5. Predisposition: Gonioscopy of the fellow eye showing a narrow angle is a hallmark finding, as this is often a bilateral anatomical predisposition.