What Does ACG Mean in Medical Terms?

ACG stands for angle-closure glaucoma. Raised eye pressure from a blocked drainage angle.

Where you will see ACG

You will most often see ACG in medical charts and clinical notes, emergency department and intensive care records.

Example

A chart note might use “ACG” as shorthand for angle-closure glaucoma when documenting a patient's care.

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