8. Narrow Angles: The Eye Emergency You Didn't Know You Were At Risk For

Sudden severe eye pain. A headache that comes out of nowhere. Vision that goes blurry with halos around lights. Nausea. These are the signs of acute angle closure glaucoma — one of the true emergencies in eye medicine. And the scariest part? Many of the people it happens to had no idea they were at risk.Narrow angles is one of those conditions that flies completely under the radar — until it doesn't. I find it in patients every single week during routine eye exams, quietly sitting there with zero symptoms, just waiting. And when I catch it early, we can prevent that emergency from ever happening.I'm Dr. Parul Khator, a board-certified ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist in Marietta, Georgia — and this episode might be one of the most important ones I record all season. Because narrow angles is a condition where knowledge truly can save your sight.In this episode, I'll cover:What narrow angles actually means — and what's physically happening inside your eyeHow narrow angles and glaucoma are connected — and why one can trigger the otherThe warning signs of an acute angle closure attack that everyone should knowWho is most at risk — including some surprising factors like your ethnicity and the shape of your eyeThe treatment options available — including a quick laser procedure that can prevent an emergency before it ever happensYou might have narrow angles right now and have absolutely no idea. This episode is your heads up. 👁️Send me Fan Mail or any questions you might have!📬 Have a question or topic you'd love me to cover? I'd love to hear from you! Email me at [email protected]📱 Follow along on social media: Find me everywhere @demystifytheeye🌐 Learn more about Dr. Parul Khator, MD: https://www.gaeyepartners.com/metro-atlanta-eye-doctors/parul-khator-md/⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Please take a moment to rate and review Demystify the Eye on Apple Podcasts — it helps more people find the show and means the world to me!🎙️ Never miss an episode: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen!Demystify the Eye is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your eye doctor or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your eye health.