Category: Misc
Keywords: Hyphema IOP Ophthalmology (PubMed Search)
Posted: 2/11/2009 by Ben Lawner, MS, DO
(Updated: 8/14/2024)
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Hyphema is an urgent ophthalmologic condition. Due to the high risk of rebleeding and increased intra-ocular pressure, strict follow up with an ophthalmologist is warranted. SELECTED low grade hyphemas in reliable patients may be managed on an outpatient basis. Some pointers that may be helpful for the EM inservice exam:
General indications for "very urgent" ophthalmologic consultation: