
Narrow angle glaucoma symptoms usually last as long as the pressure inside the eye remains high.Narrow angle glaucoma is usually very painful because of the sudden increase in pressure inside the eye. In some cases, when the drainage angle is only partially or temporarily blocked, there can be warning attacks such as blurry vision and the appearance of colored halos around lights. Warning attacks can also include severe pain and redness. If the drainage angle is completely blocked, an acute attack will almost certainly develop.
Symptoms may include:
In many cases narrow angle glaucoma symptoms are uncommon. The disease progresses slowly and similarly to open-angle glaucoma. In these cases, loss of peripheral vision is usually the first symptom people notice. Some people with chronic narrow-angle glaucoma may have red eyes, blurred vision or headache but these symptoms usually subside with sleep. However, chronic narrow-angle glaucoma leaves distinct signs on the optic nerve appearance and can be picked up during a full eye examination.The symptoms of an acute attack are more severe and can be totally disabling. They include severe pain, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting. An acute attack should always be treated as a medical emergency. If the symptoms occur, call your eye doctor at once, or go to the emergency room if you are unable to contact your physician. Vision may be preserved or serious damage may be avoided by prompt treatment.