This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Ophthalmology
Laser irodotomy is done in: March 2012 
Select and explain. 
A. Angle closure glaucoma, B. Open angle glaucoma, C. Neovascular glaucoma, D. Congenital glaucoma
A: Angle closure glaucoma
Answer: A: Angle closure glaucoma 
Explanation: Ans: A i.e. Angle closure glaucoma Management of glaucoma Nd: YAG iridotomy (both eyes) is done in acute, subacute & chronic primary angle closure glaucoma Surgical procedures for primary open angle glaucoma include laser trabeculoplasty & trabeculectomy if required Angle closure because of fibrosis/ Neovascular glaucoma is treated by maximal medical therapy, panretinal photocoagulation/ cryotherapy & trabeculectomy with Mitomycin-C/ drainage implant Congenital glaucoma is managed by goniotomy, trabeculectomy or trabeculectomy augmented with 5-FU/ Mitomycin-C