angle closure glaucoma - #7157

A few days ago, I woke up with severe eye pain and blurry vision. My doctor said I might have angle closure glaucoma, and now I’m really worried. I know that glaucoma can cause vision loss, but what exactly is angle closure glaucoma, and how does it happen? I read that angle closure glaucoma is different from open-angle glaucoma because it happens suddenly. Does that mean the pressure in the eye rises very fast, and if so, how dangerous is that? Can it cause permanent vision loss if not treated quickly? My doctor mentioned that some people are more at risk for angle closure glaucoma than others. What are the main risk factors? I don’t have a family history of glaucoma, but does that mean I’m still at risk? Another thing I’m wondering about is treatment. Is medication enough to control angle closure glaucoma, or is surgery usually required? I saw that laser treatments like iridotomy are common—does this completely fix the issue, or does glaucoma always need long-term management? For those who have had angle closure glaucoma, what was your experience like? Were you able to get treatment in time, and did it help? I’m really scared about losing my vision and want to make sure I do everything possible to protect my eyesight.