Hyphema

A hyphema is the collection of blood in the anterior chamber of the eye. Visible as a reddish tinge in the anterior chamber, hyphemas are frequently caused by blunt trauma to the eye and may partially or completely block vision. When the anterior chamber is filled completely with blood, the eye appears black and is commonly known as an "eight ball hemorrhage". A long-standing hyphema may result in hemosiderosis and heterochromia.[http://www.optometry.co.uk/files/b9ef5756eeb28a9f1aca8872fd3f9c07_swann19990129.pdf] Blood accumulation may also cause an elevation of the intraocular pressure.First Aid for Hyphema includes bed rest with head elevated by 45-60 degrees with both eyes closed , application of ice-pack, avoidance of straining during bowel movements and while bending over, and during any sexual activity. Medication to reduce eye-pressure and corticosteriods, both as eye-drops, should be started. No aspirin or NSAIDs. If pain is severe use Paracetamol. (From the Wikpedia article Hyphema.)

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Recent Publications on Hyphema:
[Combined ultrasound study in the prediction of the results of surgical treatment for persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous body in children] In children with persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous body (PHPVB)...	18th November, 2009		Vestn Oftalmol. 2009 Sep-Oct;125(5):8-12.
Hyphema following selective laser trabeculoplasty. Selective laser trabeculoplasty is an effective means of lowering...	13th November, 2009	Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114,	Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging. 2009 Sep-Oct;40(5):493-4. doi: DOI Direct Link
Uveitis-glaucoma-hyphema syndrome and corneal decompensation in association with cosmetic iris implants. PURPOSE: To report a case and management of uveitis-glaucoma-hyphema (UGH)...	6th November, 2009	Department of Ophthalmology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN	Am J Ophthalmol. 2009 Nov;148(5):790-3. Epub 2009 Aug 5. DOI Direct Link
Airsoft Gun-Related Ocular Injuries: Novel Findings, Ballistics Investigation, and Histopathologic Study. PURPOSE: To describe the ocular injuries related to airsoft gun bullets,...	3rd November, 2009	Department of Ophthalmology, Soroka University Medical Center, Faculty of	Am J Ophthalmol. 2009 Oct 28. DOI Direct Link
Iris Vascular Tuft Causing Recurrent Hyphema and Raised IOP: A New Indication for Laser Photocoagulation, Angiographic Follow-up, and Review of Laser Outcomes. We report the first case of iris vascular tuft (Cobb's tuft) causing...	27th October, 2009	Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK.	J Glaucoma. 2009 Oct 22. DOI Direct Link
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BioNews Results for Hyphema:
IOL Fixation Techniques	Retinal Physician:  Oct 18 2009 10:19PM Matching: hyphema
Consider type of injury when treating a traumatic cataract	OSN Super Site:  Oct 14 2009 6:23PM Matching: hyphema
Consider type of injury when treating a traumatic cataract	PCON SuperSite:  Oct 12 2009 8:16PM Matching: hyphema

Hyphema Patents:
US Patent No.	Title
5505954	Topical gel containing aminocaproic acid applied to the eye
6143028	Medicament coated refractive anterior chamber ocular implant
6171337	Positive power anterior chamber ocular implant
6218423	Pyrrolidine derivatives for vision and memory disorders
6333340	Small molecule sulfonamides for vision and memory disorders
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ISTA Pharmaceuticals ISTA Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of unique and uniquely improved ophthalmic products for serious conditions of the eye. ... www.istavision.com/        View full profile

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