title: Acute retrobulbar haemorrhage: an ophthalmic emergency.
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.
authors.affiliation: Accident and Emergency Department, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, NT, Hong Kong SAR, China. shekkc@netvigator.com
authors.forename: Kam Chuen
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Shek
authors.forename: Kin Lai
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Chung
authors.forename: Chak Wah
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Kam
authors.forename: Hon Hung
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Yau
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019315:Retrobulbar Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*