Delayed spontaneous retrobulbar haemorrhage. A case report

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Trauma Surgery

Background:

• Retrobulbar haemorrhage is a known, albeit uncommon, complication following orbital trauma.
• Prompt recognition and management are crucial to prevent vision loss.

Observation:

• A case of spontaneous retrobulbar haemorrhage is presented.
• The haemorrhage occurred three days post-injury, an extremely infrequent timeline.

Findings:

• The study details an exceptionally rare instance of delayed spontaneous retrobulbar haemorrhage.
• This finding challenges typical timelines for post-traumatic orbital bleeding.

Implications:

• Highlights the importance of continued monitoring in patients with orbital injuries, even after initial stabilization.
• Suggests a need for further investigation into the pathophysiology of delayed spontaneous haemorrhage in the orbit.