2nd January 2024

A 75-year-old male presents to the emergency department with a right-sided headache

A 75-year-old male presents to the emergency department with a right-sided headache, nausea and vomiting. Past medical history is insignificant. Blood pressure measures 145/95 mmHg with a pulse rate of 98 beats/minute. On examination, the right eye is injected with a hazy cornea and fixed, semi-dilated pupil. The rest of the exam is unremarkable. The intraocular pressure in the right eye is 50 mmHg. What is the best initial treatment for this patient?

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