Vitreous hemorrhage

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

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

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

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.

See also

• Eye disease
• Retina
• Vitreous body

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