Abstract
Two cases of complicated hyphaema associated with sickle cell trait are presented. The pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of raised intraocular pressure in sickle cell trait are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Child
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Eye Injuries / complications*
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Hemoglobin, Sickle / analysis
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Humans
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Hyphema / etiology*
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Intraocular Pressure
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Male
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Ocular Hypertension / etiology
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Sickle Cell Trait / complications*
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Sickle Cell Trait / diagnosis
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Wounds, Nonpenetrating / complications*