A client experiencing sudden acute eye pain is diagnosed with glaucoma.The diagnosis is more likely to be which type of glaucoma?

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Acute or sudden onset of eye pain is a characteristic symptom of closed-angle glaucoma, also known as angle-closure glaucoma. This occurs when the angle of the eye between the cornea and iris closes suddenly or partially, leading to a blockage of the aqueous humor (fluid) in the eye and an increase in intraocular pressure. This condition requires emergency treatment to prevent permanent vision loss. Open-angle, dry, and wet types of glaucoma are not associated with acute or sudden eye pain.

A Client Experiencing Sudden Acute Eye Pain Is Diagnosed with Glaucoma.The