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| name = Vitreous hemorrhage | |||
| image = [[File:Slit_lamp_photograph_showing_retinal_detachment_in_Von_Hippel-Lindau_disease_EDA08.JPG|250px]] | |||
| caption = Slit lamp photograph showing retinal detachment | |||
| field = [[Ophthalmology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Floaters]], [[visual impairment]], [[blurred vision]] | |||
| complications = [[Retinal detachment]], [[neovascular glaucoma]] | |||
| onset = Sudden | |||
| duration = Variable | |||
| causes = [[Diabetic retinopathy]], [[retinal tear]], [[trauma]], [[posterior vitreous detachment]] | |||
| risks = [[Diabetes mellitus]], [[hypertension]], [[sickle cell disease]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Ophthalmoscopy]], [[ultrasound]] | |||
| differential = [[Retinal detachment]], [[uveitis]], [[macular degeneration]] | |||
| treatment = [[Vitrectomy]], [[laser photocoagulation]] | |||
| prognosis = Depends on underlying cause | |||
| frequency = Common in [[diabetic retinopathy]] | |||
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'''Vitreous hemorrhage''' is a medical condition that involves the leakage of blood into the areas in and around the [[vitreous humor]] of the eye. This condition can cause a variety of symptoms, including blurred vision, floaters, and even sudden blindness. It is often caused by conditions such as [[diabetic retinopathy]], [[retinal tear]], and [[retinal detachment]]. | '''Vitreous hemorrhage''' is a medical condition that involves the leakage of blood into the areas in and around the [[vitreous humor]] of the eye. This condition can cause a variety of symptoms, including blurred vision, floaters, and even sudden blindness. It is often caused by conditions such as [[diabetic retinopathy]], [[retinal tear]], and [[retinal detachment]]. | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Vitreous hemorrhage can be caused by a variety of conditions, including: | Vitreous hemorrhage can be caused by a variety of conditions, including: | ||
* [[Diabetic retinopathy]]: This is a diabetes complication that affects the eyes. It's caused by damage to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye (retina). | * [[Diabetic retinopathy]]: This is a diabetes complication that affects the eyes. It's caused by damage to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye (retina). | ||
* [[Retinal tear]]: This is a tear in the retina, which can lead to a retinal detachment. | * [[Retinal tear]]: This is a tear in the retina, which can lead to a retinal detachment. | ||
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* [[Posterior vitreous detachment]]: This is a condition where the vitreous humor pulls away from the retina. | * [[Posterior vitreous detachment]]: This is a condition where the vitreous humor pulls away from the retina. | ||
* [[Retinal vein occlusion]]: This is a blockage of the small veins that carry blood away from the retina. | * [[Retinal vein occlusion]]: This is a blockage of the small veins that carry blood away from the retina. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The symptoms of vitreous hemorrhage can vary depending on the severity of the condition. They can include: | The symptoms of vitreous hemorrhage can vary depending on the severity of the condition. They can include: | ||
* Blurred vision | * Blurred vision | ||
* Floaters, which are small specks or clouds moving in your field of vision | * Floaters, which are small specks or clouds moving in your field of vision | ||
* Sudden blindness | * Sudden blindness | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
The treatment for vitreous hemorrhage depends on the underlying cause. It can include: | The treatment for vitreous hemorrhage depends on the underlying cause. It can include: | ||
* [[Vitrectomy]]: This is a surgical procedure to remove the vitreous humor from the eye. | * [[Vitrectomy]]: This is a surgical procedure to remove the vitreous humor from the eye. | ||
* [[Laser photocoagulation]]: This is a procedure that uses a laser to seal off leaking blood vessels in the retina. | * [[Laser photocoagulation]]: This is a procedure that uses a laser to seal off leaking blood vessels in the retina. | ||
* [[Cryotherapy]]: This is a treatment that uses extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissue or seal off leaking blood vessels. | * [[Cryotherapy]]: This is a treatment that uses extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissue or seal off leaking blood vessels. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Eye disease]] | * [[Eye disease]] | ||
* [[Retina]] | * [[Retina]] | ||
* [[Vitreous body]] | * [[Vitreous body]] | ||
[[Category:Eye diseases]] | [[Category:Eye diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Medical conditions]] | [[Category:Medical conditions]] | ||
[[Category:Ophthalmology]] | [[Category:Ophthalmology]] | ||
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| Vitreous hemorrhage | |
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Floaters, visual impairment, blurred vision |
| Complications | Retinal detachment, neovascular glaucoma |
| Onset | Sudden |
| Duration | Variable |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Diabetic retinopathy, retinal tear, trauma, posterior vitreous detachment |
| Risks | Diabetes mellitus, hypertension, sickle cell disease |
| Diagnosis | Ophthalmoscopy, ultrasound |
| Differential diagnosis | Retinal detachment, uveitis, macular degeneration |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Vitrectomy, laser photocoagulation |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Depends on underlying cause |
| Frequency | Common in diabetic retinopathy |
| Deaths | N/A |
Vitreous hemorrhage is a medical condition that involves the leakage of blood into the areas in and around the vitreous humor of the eye. This condition can cause a variety of symptoms, including blurred vision, floaters, and even sudden blindness. It is often caused by conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, retinal tear, and retinal detachment.
Causes[edit]
Vitreous hemorrhage can be caused by a variety of conditions, including:
- Diabetic retinopathy: This is a diabetes complication that affects the eyes. It's caused by damage to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye (retina).
- Retinal tear: This is a tear in the retina, which can lead to a retinal detachment.
- Retinal detachment: This is a serious condition where the retina pulls away from the back of the eye.
- Posterior vitreous detachment: This is a condition where the vitreous humor pulls away from the retina.
- Retinal vein occlusion: This is a blockage of the small veins that carry blood away from the retina.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of vitreous hemorrhage can vary depending on the severity of the condition. They can include:
- Blurred vision
- Floaters, which are small specks or clouds moving in your field of vision
- Sudden blindness
Treatment[edit]
The treatment for vitreous hemorrhage depends on the underlying cause. It can include:
- Vitrectomy: This is a surgical procedure to remove the vitreous humor from the eye.
- Laser photocoagulation: This is a procedure that uses a laser to seal off leaking blood vessels in the retina.
- Cryotherapy: This is a treatment that uses extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissue or seal off leaking blood vessels.
