Retrobulbar bleeding

Retrobulbar bleeding
Other names: Retrobulbar hemorrhage
Anatomy of the orbit
FrequencyRare[1]

Retrobulbar bleeding, also known as retrobulbar hemorrhage, is when bleeding occurs behind the eye.[1] Symptoms may include pain, bruising around the eye, the eye bulging outwards, vomiting, and vision loss.[1] Complications may include orbital compartment syndrome (OCS).[2]

Retrobulbar bleeding can occur as a result of trauma to the eye, surgery to the eye, blood thinners, or an arteriovenous malformation.[1]

In those with significant symptoms lateral canthotomy with cantholysis is indicated.[1] This is recommended to be carried out within two hours.[1] The condition is rare.[1]

Retrobulbar bleeding due to orbital trauma resulting in orbital compartment syndrome[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Retrobulbar hemorrhage". EyeWiki. Archived from the original on 6 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  2. Desai, NM; Shah, Su (January 2021). "Lateral Orbital Canthotomy". PMID 32491408. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. Ballard, SR; Enzenauer, RW; O'Donnell, T; Fleming, JC; Risk, G; Waite, AN (2009). "Emergency lateral canthotomy and cantholysis: a simple procedure to preserve vision from sight threatening orbital hemorrhage". Journal of special operations medicine : a peer reviewed journal for SOF medical professionals. 9 (3): 26–32. PMID 19739474.
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