| Retrobulbar bleeding | |
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| Other names | Retrobulbar hemorrhage |
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| Anatomy of the orbit | |
| Specialty |
Ophthalmology
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| Frequency | Rare [1] |
Retrobulbar bleeding, also known as retrobulbar hemorrhage, is when bleeding occurs behind the eye. [1] Symptoms may include pain, bruising around the eye, the eye bulging outwards, vomiting, and vision loss. [1]
Retrobulbar bleeding can occur as a result of trauma to the eye, surgery to the eye, blood thinners, or an arteriovenous malformation. [1]
In those with significant symptoms lateral canthotomy with cantholysis is indicated. [1] This is recommended to be carried out within two hours. [1] The condition is rare. [1]
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