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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
Bleeding behind the eye
Answered by
Michael J Kutryb, MD - Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, glaucoma, Laser Vision Correct
Kutryb Eye Institute - Titusville
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Bleeding behind the eye
by junglebob, May 11, 2008 02:34PM
Since February, a friend of mine, 80 years old, has blood accumulating behind her left eye. She had blurry vision for a while. Medication she takes are: Zocor, Synthroid 0.75, and Phosomax.
Her eye doctor told her not to worry. Shouldn't she have further tests to look for the reason of the bleeding.
Thank you!
Bob
Her eye doctor told her not to worry. Shouldn't she have further tests to look for the reason of the bleeding.
Thank you!
Bob
Doctor's Answer
by Michael J Kutryb, MD, May 11, 2008 08:39PM
, May 11, 2008 08:39PM
The answer is yes, unless the doctor already knows the reason. There is obviously some reason - perhaps diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, branch or cental retinal vein occlusion, hypertensive retinopathy. Just ask the doctor the write down the diagnosis, the prognosis and what should be done for it.
MJK MD
MJK MD
