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Hyphema (Symptoms (visible blood in the front of the eye, blood might not…
Hyphema
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Risk factors
Hyphema can occur after blunt or lacerating trauma,
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Pathophysiology
Trauma is the most common cause of hyphema; consequently, hyphema is often seen in younger patients. A blunt, compressive force acting on the globe creates tears in the ciliary body, iris, and other anterior segment structures
Definition
Is a pooling or collection of blood inside the anterior chamber of the eye (the space between the cornea and the iris)