Hyphema – from the effect to the cause
Journal Title: Revista de Medicină Militară - Year 2017, Vol 0, Issue 3
Abstract
The purpose of this review is to describe the etiology (traumatic, iatrogenic, spontaneous causes), clinical and paraclinical findings and the management of hyphemas. The clinical appearance of hyphema is variable and is influenced by the volume of blood and the amount of time erythrocytes are present in the anterior chamber. When hyphema is evident, a complete history should be obtained and a thorough physical examination performed to direct the initial selection of diagnostic tests. Secondary complications of hyphema include glaucoma, synechiae, cataract formation, blood-staining of the cornea, and blindness. Early diagnosis and treatment can minimize or prevent the installation of secondary complications and improve the prognosis.
Authors and Affiliations
Raluca Georgescu, Ovidiu Musat, Corina Cernat, Diana Colta, Ana Boariu, Ioana Popescu, Tatiana Tanase, Lucian Alexandru
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