When the optic nerve bleeds

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In a glaucomatous eye, a disc hemorrhage is a sign of trouble, indicating that the glaucoma is active and progression is likely. However, disc hemorrhages can also occur in diabetic or hypertensive patients. A disc hemorrhage is a sign of damage rather than something that is treated. Identifying the systemic cause is important, so blood work-up and full physical examination are recommended. Disc hemes usually go away on their own, within four months.