EyeRounds Online Atlas of Ophthalmology

Contributor:
William Charles Caccamise Sr,MD, Retired Clinical Asst Prof of Ophthal. U.of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry

Category: Cornea
Diagnosis: Classic blood stainig of the cornea following cataract surgery

Image Comments:

A hyphema accompanied by an increase in intraocular pressure for more than 48 hours can lead to blood staining of the cornea.The outlook for complete spontaneous clearing of the staining is extremely poor.

 

 

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