Hyphema (Bleeding in Eye) (cont.)
Medical Author:
John D. Sheppard, MD, MMSc
Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Next StepsFollow-upSomeone who has been in the hospital for hyphema can wear an eye shield for two weeks following the trauma to the eye. You will need additional, extensive eye examinations for at least two to four weeks. Also, avoid strenuous activities for at least two weeks or according to your doctor's instructions. Every year, you should be checked for the development of glaucoma. Any significant eye trauma can damage the eye's drainage system and put someone who has had a hyphema at risk for glaucoma. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Hyphema (Bleeding in Eye)
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