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Hyphema

Hyphema is blood in the front area of the eye.

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Symptoms

Bleeding in the front portion of the eye; Eye pain; Light sensitivity; Vision abnormalities.

Causes

Hyphema is usually caused by trauma to the eye. Other causes of bleeding in the front chamber of the eye include: Blo...

Tests

Eye examination; Intraocular pressure measurement (tonometry; Ultrasound testing.

Treatments

In some mild cases, no treatment is needed. The blood is absorbed in a few days. The health care provider may recomme...

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Complications

Bleeding in the front portion of the eye; Eye pain; Light sensitivity; Vision abnormalities.

Prevention

Many eye injuries can be prevented by wearing safety goggles or other protective eye wear. Always wear eye protection...

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Call your health care provider if you notice blood in the front of the eye or you have a traumatic eye injury. You wi...

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