Fundus changes after traumatic hyphaema.

Fundus changes after traumatic hyphaema.

Sixty cases of traumatic hyphaema due to non-perforating injury were admitted during a 3-year period ending in June, I971. Eight patients were not available for out-patient observation and this study deals with the remaining 52 cases. The majority of patients were admitted to hospital and confined to bed except for toilet facilities. All were examined by indirect ophthalmoscopy whilst in the wa...

Secondary traumatic hyphaema.

THE occurrence of secondary haemorrhage after a contusion with a blunt instrument is fortunately not too common, but its association with intractable glaucoma and possible blood-staining of the cornea makes its treatment necessary to prevent blindness. The purpose of this short account of two cases is to confirm the value of the hypotensive method described by Kenny (1959) and Werner (1959), wh...

Traumatic hyphaema in Kaduna, Nigeria.

In a 2-year prospective study of 76 patients with traumatic hyphaema seen at the Ahmadu Bello University Hospital, Kaduna, 75% were under 20 years of age. A low male to female ratio of 3 to 1 relative to other reports was noted. Hyphaema occurred in the left eye 1.6 times more often than in the right eye. Thrown objects, such as sticks and stones, caused hyphaema in the largest number of patien...

Viscoelastic evacuation of traumatic hyphaema.

A technique for the safe evacuation of traumatic hyphaema is described. The viscoelastic properties of Healonid are used to separate the hyphaema from other ocular tissues and to extrude it through a small corneal incision. Healonid maintains a deep anterior chamber and a stable intraocular pressure. It also protects the lens, cornea, and iris and allows clear observation.

Urokinase in the management of traumatic hyphaema.