Abstract
Acute angle-closure glaucoma is a clinical phenomenon
with potentially devastating consequences, including permanent
blindness, if not promptly diagnosed and treated.
We describe an unusual case of acute angle-closure
glaucoma, leading to the detection of a uveal melanoma, a
potentially life-threatening cause of glaucoma. Bedside
ultrasonography of the eye was used to assist in the
diagnosis, providing rapidly available diagnostic information
about the size and extent of the tumor. Because acute
angle-closure glaucoma may occur due to multiple etiologies,
this case highlights the importance of uncovering
occult causes of increased intraocular pressure.