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 bloodContinue reading “When the optic nerve bleeds”
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Bleeding in your eye
Bleeding inside your eye can indicate an underlying systemic condition! Blood work-up is necessary, as well as a consult with your primary care physician.
