Is it a medical emergency if there is blood in the eye causing reduced vision?

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Dr E-Shawn Goh

Ophthalmologist

I'm sorry to hear about your Mums condition.

Blood in the eye causing reduced vision may, or may not be an emergent condition. It really depends on the location of the blood, and whether it is associated with other pathology in the eye.

If the blood is simply located in the vitreous, and is not associated with any emergent conditions (like retina detachment, or breakthrough bleeding from a massive submacular bleed), then certainly waiting for a week would not be inappropriate.

If the blood is located in the submacular space, or the vitreous hemorrhage is associated with a retinal detachment, then it would be of some urgency for this to be managed. Do try to clarify this matter, and best of luck for your Mums treatment!

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In general, any sudden deterioration in vision should prompt an urgent visit to an eye doctor.

Even if blood had previously been found in the eye, there could be a new problem or the original problem could have gotten a lot worse.

You should go to see an eye doctor as soon as practicable.

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