Review of management options for a retrobulbar hemorrhage.
This is a review of the current literature describing the different reported methods of managing a retrobulbar hemorrhage. The pathophysiology of the condition, together with its differing clinical presentations are described in length. Both the surgical and medical management are discussed. The importance of prompt recognition and treatment of the condition is emphasized. The consequences of unnecessary treatment delay are reinforced.
Winterton
Jill V
JV
Pinderfields General Hospital, Aberford Road, West Yorkshire, Wakefield, UK.
Patel
Kanak
K
Mizen
Kelvin D
KD
D000086:Acetazolamide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000465:Algorithms; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003657:Decision Making; D019299:Decompression, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D004232:Diuretics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D019315:Retrobulbar Hemorrhage / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D004232:Diuretics; D000086:Acetazolamide