Does angle closure glaucoma come on suddenly or progress over time?

Both! Angle closure glaucoma can be acute (sudden onset with noticeable symptoms like pain, nausea and blurry vision) or chronic (develops slowly over time with no obvious symptoms until the damage is severe).

Some people with chronic angle closure glaucoma may have acute episodes as well. If you are not under the care of an ophthalmologist, please schedule an exam as soon as possible. Regular exams with your ophthalmologist give you the best chance at preventing vision loss from glaucoma.