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Savannah Kumar1, Tatyana Beketova2, Pearl S Rosenbaum3
1Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, USA.
Cureus
|March 15, 2023
Summary
Retrobulbar hemorrhage, a sight-threatening condition, can occur after forceful vomiting. This case highlights a rare instance without anticoagulant use, emphasizing the need for awareness.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Retrobulbar hemorrhage involves blood accumulation in the retrobulbar space, potentially causing orbital compartment syndrome.
- This condition rapidly increases intra-orbital pressure and can lead to blindness.
- While often linked to trauma, it can rarely follow Valsalva events in patients on anticoagulants.
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