Vitreous Hemorrhage
Not a diagnosis rather a sign of many diseases.
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no cataract
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Dull Red Reflex
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no hyphema
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painless
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Neovascularization of Retina can cause it
- Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
- Central Vein Occlusion (CVO)
- Sickle Cell
Vitreous Hemorrhage (cont.)
Any bleeding into vitreous will also reduce the visual acuity.
After trauma, seen in diabetics or after a retinal vein occlusion, and it may also accompany subarachnoid hemorrhage.
If you cannot appreciate a red reflex with an ophthalmoscope and the lens appears clear, you should suspect a vitreous hemorrhage.
The diagnosis is confirmed with slit lamp examination through a dilated pupil.
B scan is important.
Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma
