Hyphema

Hyphema is characterized by blood in the front chamber of the eye. It can have multiple appearances, the whole eye might have look red, or conversely it might look like a pool of blood in a section of the eye. It is generally caused by injury and can partially or completely impair vision. There is a range of treatment options which reflect the severity of each individual case. It can heal without any medical intervention, require some treatment, or result in permanent sight loss.