A client,concerned about developing glaucoma because a parent has the disorder,asks the nurse about the different types.The nurse responds that both open-angle and closed-angle glaucoma result in:

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Both open-angle and closed-angle glaucoma result in an increased volume of aqueous humor, which puts pressure on the optic nerve and can lead to vision loss. Acute eye pain and a bulging iris are more commonly associated with closed-angle glaucoma, while floaters in the vitreous humor are unrelated to glaucoma.

A Client,concerned About Developing Glaucoma Because a Parent Has the Disorder,asks