Which condition is associated with an acute rise in intraocular pressure and may present with symptoms such as severe eye pain, blurred vision, and seeing halos around lights?
Acute angle-closure glaucoma
Cataracts
Diabetic retinopathy
Macular degeneration
Acute angle-closure glaucoma is characterized by a sudden increase in intraocular pressure when the drainage angle formed by the cornea and iris becomes blocked. This condition is a medical emergency as it can lead to sudden vision loss if not treated promptly. It presents with symptoms such as severe eye pain, blurred vision, and seeing halos around lights. The other listed conditions do not primarily cause an acute rise in intraocular pressure.
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