Acute retrobulbar haemorrhage: An ophthalmic emergency
Dr Kam Chuen Shek, Accident and Emergency Department, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tsing Chung Koon Road, Tuen Mun, NT, Hong Kong, China. Email: [email protected]
Kam Chuen Shek, MB BS, FRCSEd, FHKAM (Emergency Medicine), Medical Officer; Kin Lai Chung, MB BS (HK), FRCSEd, FHKAM (Emergency Medicine), Senior Medical Officer; Chak Wah Kam, MRCP (UK), FRCSEd, FHKAM (Emergency Medicine), Chief of Service; Hon Hung Yau, FRCSEd, FHKCEM, FHKAM (Emergency Medicine), Consultant.
Abstract
Acute retrobulbar haemorrhage is a rare complication of blunt eye trauma. It can be sight-threatening but is reversible when recognized and treated promptly. We presented a case of acute retrobulbar haemorrhage with profound reduction of vision. Emergency surgical decompression was performed to preserve the vision. Clinical features and management are discussed.
