Vitreous Hemorrahage

Question 0

Clinical features of vitreous hemorrhage

Answer 0

1. Sudden vision loss
2. Preceded by many floaters or flashes of light
3. No red reflex I if too much blood

Question 1

Vitreous hemorrhage and causes?

Answer 1

Hemorrhage in vitreous cavity

Causes

1. Proliferative retinopathy: PDR, CRVO, BRVO
2. Retinal detachment
3. Posterior vitreous detachment

Question 2

Investigation in vitreous hemorrhage

Answer 2

Look for underlying causes/systemic illness

1. Visual potential: RAPD, projection of light
2. Ultrasound: B scan (to look RD or Posterior vitreous detachment)

Question 3

Treatment vitreous hemorrhage

Answer 3

1. Vitrectomy

2. Treat underlying causes