During an examination, a patient states that she was diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma 2 years ago. The nurse assesses for characteristics of open-angle glaucoma. Which of these are characteristics of open-angle glaucoma? (Select all that apply.)

A) Immediate treatment is needed.
B) Virtually no symptoms are exhibited.
C) Vision loss begins with peripheral vision.
D) Patient may experience sensitivity to light, nausea, and halos around lights.
E) Patient experiences tunnel vision in the late stages.
F) Open-angle glaucoma causes sudden attacks of increased pressure that cause blurred vision.

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Sierra Mchenry · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, C, E, Explanation :  Open-angle glaucoma is the most common type of glaucoma; virtually no symptoms are exhibited. Vision loss begins with the peripheral vision, which often goes unnoticed because individuals learn to compensate intuitively by turning their heads. The other characteristics are those of closed angle glaucoma.

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