HyphemaFrom our partner site on alzheimer's disease, OurAlzheimers.com.
Hyphema is blood in the front chamber of the eye, usually caused by trauma to the eye. Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Hyphema is usually caused by trauma to the eye, which may be a blunt or perforating injury. Severe inflammation of the iris, a blood vessel abnormality, or cancer of the eye may occasionally cause bleeding into the front chamber. A layering of blood in front of the iris may be noticed when the person remains upright for a while. Acute glaucoma can occur suddenly in this condition.
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