NYMC Faculty Publications
A Rare Case of Vomiting-Induced Retrobulbar Hemorrhage
Author Type(s)
Resident/Fellow, Faculty
DOI
10.7759/cureus.34839
Journal Title
Cureus
First Page
e34839
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2023
Department
Ophthalmology
Abstract
Retrobulbar hemorrhage may result in sudden accumulation of blood in the retrobulbar space which can lead to an orbital compartment syndrome. This potentially blinding condition is characterized by a rapid increase in intra-orbital pressure. While most commonly associated with orbital trauma, it may rarely occur with Valsalva events in patients on anticoagulants. In this report, we present a case of a retrobulbar hemorrhage secondary to self-induced vomiting, occurring in a patient on no anticoagulation medication.
Recommended Citation
Kumar, S., Beketova, T., Rosenbaum, P. S., & Amin, A. (2023). A Rare Case of Vomiting-Induced Retrobulbar Hemorrhage. Cureus, 15 (2), e34839. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.34839