Definition of Acute angle-closure glaucoma. Acute angle-closure glaucoma: Increased pressure in the front chamber (anterior chamber) of the eye due to sudden (acute) blockage of the normal circulation of fluid within the eye. The block takes place at the angle of the anterior chamber- the space at the junction of the cornea with the iris.
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Chemotherapy for bladder cancer. Chemotherapy (chemo) is the use of drugs to treat cancer. Chemotherapy is given in different ways. When the drug is put directly into the area to be treated, it is called local chemotherapy. Intravesical therapy, where the drug is put inside the bladder, is a form of local chemo.ide effects of chemo depend on the drugs used, the amount taken, and the length of treatment. When chemo and radiation are given at the same time, side effects tend to be worse. Common side effects seen with chemo include: 1  Nausea and vomiting. 2  Loss of appetite. 3  Hair loss. 4  Mouth sores. 5  Diarrhea or constipation.