Vitreous hemorrhage
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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.
Causes[edit | edit source]
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 | edit source]
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 | edit source]
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.
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