Hyphema

Hyphema is blood in the anterior chamber, usually after blunt ocular trauma (or post-surgical/neovascular). Clinical: blood level in the anterior chamber, pain, blurred vision, and risk of raised intraocular pressure and corneal blood staining. Treatment: bed rest with head elevation, eye shield, avoid anticoagulants/aspirin; manage IOP; surgical irrigation for severe/rebleeding/raised IOP.

Common Symptoms

Blood level in anterior chamber; pain; blurred vision; trauma history; risk of raised IOP

Causes and Pathogenesis

Traumatic rupture of iris/ciliary vessels bleeds into the anterior chamber.

Treatment

Bed rest/head elevation/shield; avoid aspirin/anticoagulants; control IOP; surgical irrigation if severe

Preventive Measures

Eye protection; avoid rebleeding triggers.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Ophthalmology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.