What is Retinal hemorrhage?
Retinal hemorrhage occurs when the blood vessels in the retina or vitreous body rupture or become obstructed. The main causes include diabetes, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, external injury, and posterior vitreous detachment. Among these, diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness in adults. It’s important to have an early retinal examination and treatment.
Main Symptoms
• Decreased vision
• Cloudy vision
• Floaters
• Distorted vision
The degree of vision loss depends on where the hemorrhage is. If the hemorrhage is in the center, vision decreases. However, if it happens at the peripheral part, there are mostly no subjective symptoms.
Diagnostic Methods
• Visual acuity test
• visual field test
• Fluorescein angiography
• Angiography using DRI OCT Triton
• Retinal examination
Treatment
• Medication: medicines are used to improve blood flow.
• Surgical treatment: Laser treatment or vitrectomy may be used to prevent rebleeding and to remove blood that has not been absorbed.
For retinal hemorrhage caused by systemic diseases, it is important to treat the underlying condition. Regular follow-up and treatment are necessary.
*The information provided is general in nature, and the actual treatment methods, medications, and tests will be determined by the doctor. Therefore, it may not match the content listed. Thank you for your understanding.
