Acute angle-closure glaucoma can be discharged a few days after surgery

A few days after surgery for acute angle-closure glaucoma can be discharged depending on the severity of the patient's condition, the surgical method, and the postoperative intraocular pressure status.

If the intraocular pressure of the patient is stable below 21mmHg and the range of angle tissue adhesions is small, laser peripheral iridotomy can be performed. In general, if the intraocular pressure is stable after surgery and there are no other abnormal conditions, the patient can be discharged after hospitalization for about 3-5 days. If the intraocular pressure of the patient cannot be controlled below 21mmHg and there is serious adhesion in the angle of the chamber, it indicates that the trabecular function has been permanently damaged. At this time, trabeculectomy is required to open the angle of the chamber and reduce the intraocular pressure. If the patient's condition is stable and the intraocular pressure is controlled within the normal range after surgery, he can be discharged from hospital in about 5-7 days. If the patient's IOP does not decrease to the desired target after surgery, it is necessary to find the cause of the high IOP and wait until the condition is stable before considering discharge.