| Pathology |
Description |
Onset |
B/L or U/L |
Etiology |
Other Sx |
Method of Dx |
| Anterior Chamber/Vitreous Cavity |
| Glaucoma: |
|
Mostly gradual |
|
Pt classically described as halos around lights and pain, but most are asymptomatic
|
| Hyphema: blood in the ant. chamber |
 |
Abrupt |
|
Usually: trauma Also: predisposed by abnormal
vessels from tumors, DM, intraocular surgery, etc. |
| Vitreous Hemorrhage: |
May see decreased red reflex |
|
|
Usually: trauma Also: predisposed by abnormal
vessels from tumors, DM, intraocular surgery, etc. Also: may accompany subarachnoid
hemorrhage (SAH) or aneurysm. |