The etiology of glaucoma is variable and often unknown. Which type of glaucoma in the older adult is the most urgent and requires medical attention?

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Acute angle-closure glaucoma is the most urgent type of glaucoma in older adults as it can cause sudden and severe vision loss and requires immediate medical attention. Primary open-angle glaucoma, low tension glaucoma, and normal tension glaucoma may have a slower progression and may not present with acute symptoms like angle-closure glaucoma.

The Etiology of Glaucoma Is Variable and Often Unknown