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Important clinical findings included conjunctival congestion, corneal edema, medium-depth anterior chambers, and the absence of keratic precipitates or aqueous flare. Ultrasound biomicroscopy revealed a ciliary body detachment, whereas optical coherence tomography revealed multiple serous retinal detachments. The patient was initially misdiagnosed with glaucoma before a revised diagnosis of VKH syndrome-associated secondary AACG was made.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Interventions and outcomes<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The patient was treated with intravenous methylprednisolone pulse therapy combined with topical corticosteroids, mydriatic agents, and IOP-lowering agents. Visual acuity and IOP gradually improved, and subretinal fluid completely resolved during follow-up.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>VKH syndrome rarely presents with AACG as the initial manifestation. Awareness of this presentation and careful imaging evaluation are essential to avoid misdiagnosis. Early and aggressive anti-inflammatory therapy remains key to reversing both angle closure and retinal pathology. 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