Clinical analysis of glaucoma secondary to contusive hyphema

Objective To study the methods of treatment for glaucoma secondary to contusive hyphema and their clinical efficacy.Methods A retrospective analysis on efficacy of non-surgical and surgical treatment was carrird out on 58 eyes of 58 patients of glaucoma secondary to traumatic hyphema.Results Hyphema in 49 cases treated with non-surgical methods absorbed in 2 to 13 days,with intraocular pressure declining to normal and visual acuity improved.Nine cases undergoing surgical treatment had their intraocular pressure returning to normal and blood absorbed well.Conclusion The patients of glaucoma secondaryto contusive hyphema should be diagnosed earlier and treated properly.The patients with persistent high intraocular pressure or hyphema should undergo surgical treatment. Key words: Hyphema, contusive;  Glaucoma, secondary;  Pressure, intraocular;  Treatment