Common Causes Of Hyphema

Abnormal Blood Vessels On The Iris

Abnormal blood vessels on the iris represent a less common cause of hyphema. Rubeosis iridis is one condition that will lead to the development of such blood vessels on the eye and is associated with diabetic eye disease or the retina growing oxygen-starved, at which point new blood vessels will develop over the iris. This is a problem unto itself, but the new blood vessels will be exceedingly fragile and represent a risk of hyphema. A buildup of pressure in the eye due to this condition can be extremely debilitating and should be treated with surgical intervention as soon as practicable.

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