Common Causes Of Hyphema

Abnormal Blood Vessels On The Iris

Abnormal blood vessels on the iris represent a less common cause of hyphema. Rubeosis iridis is one condition that will lead to the development of such blood vessels on the eye and is associated with diabetic eye disease or the retina growing oxygen-starved, at which point new blood vessels will develop over the iris. This is a problem unto itself, but the new blood vessels will be exceedingly fragile and represent a risk of hyphema. A buildup of pressure in the eye due to this condition can be extremely debilitating and should be treated with surgical intervention as soon as practicable.

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Intraocular Lens Issues

Surgical procedures themselves and intraocular lens issues can often be a risk factor for hyphema. When installing a set of intraocular lenses to treat a condition such as cataracts or glaucoma, it's possible for the procedure or the lenses themselves to cause lasting irritation to the anterior chamber, promoting inflammation and the development of neovascularization in the iris as part of the aptly-named UGH syndrome (uveitis glaucoma hyphema, that is). Anyone with an intraocular lens is susceptible to the condition, but the elderly have been found to be most at risk for developing the condition. If the hyphema hasn't developed to an advanced stage, treating the inflammation and other related issues will be adequate to treat the patient, so long as they receive bedrest and minimize eye activity.

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