Vitreous Haemorrhage

Question 1

define

Answer 1

bleeding from abnormal vessels

Question 2

examples of abnormal vessels on the retina

Answer 2

diabetic retinopathy

retinal vein occlusion

Question 3

presentation

Answer 3

sudden visual loss
floaters (fly's/ spiders in vision)
red or black (depending on density of haemorrhage)
loss of red reflex
eye red on ophthalmoscopy

Question 4

examination

Answer 4

tufts of darkening are abnormal blood vessels
tear in retina
loss of red reflexes
white scars (laser treatment from previous vessel formation)