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Hyphema

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Hyphema Treatment

Treatment for a hyphema may include:

Rest
Narcotic pain medication
Eye shield for hyphema
Aminocaproic acid eye drops for hyphema:

To reduce further bleeding

Corticosteroid eye drops for hyphema
Cycloplegic eye drops for hyphema:

To dilate and rest the pupil

Surgery for hyphema:

To treat large hyphemas

Hyphema clinical trials

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Last Updated: Nov 6, 2007 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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