The most frequent causes are blunt injuries to the head and eyeballs. Hyphema can also occur spontaneously, particularly among people who are taking anticoagulant drugs (such as warfarin or aspirin) or have a blood clotting disorder. Other important risk factors for bleeding in the anterior ocular chamber are diabetes and tumor growth in the eye (ocular melanoma).
Hyphema can affect the cornea and produce important consequences for the eye and vision, as well as being indicative of more serious conditions, such as glaucoma, therefore requiring immediate attention from the eye doctor. Hyphema must be treated properly; if neglected or underestimated, this condition can cause permanent vision problems.
transparent and colorless.
Blood can cover part or all of the iris and pupil, obstructing vision partially or completely.
