Complicated hyphaema: think sickle

Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2006 May-Jun;34(4):377-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-9071.2006.01227.x.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Child
  • Eye Injuries / complications*
  • Hemoglobin, Sickle / analysis
  • Humans
  • Hyphema / etiology*
  • Intraocular Pressure
  • Male
  • Ocular Hypertension / etiology
  • Sickle Cell Trait / complications*
  • Sickle Cell Trait / diagnosis
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / complications*

Substances

  • Hemoglobin, Sickle