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) The patient may experience sensitivity to light, nausea, and halos around lights.
B) The patient experiences tunnel vision in late stages.
C) Immediate treatment is needed.
D) Vision loss begins with peripheral vision.
E) It causes sudden attacks of increased pressure that cause blurred vision.
F) There are virtually no symptoms.
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