Question
Suddenly couldn’t see clearly with the right eye, and after ten minutes, it became clear again. However, there’s a dark shadow at the bottom when looking at things. After hospital examination, the doctor did not find a retinal break, but suspected hemorrhage and inquired about how to treat it.
Answer
The methods for treating retinal hemorrhage include anticoagulant therapy, integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment, laser therapy, and surgical treatment. Anticoagulant therapy can use heparin, dicoumarol, and other anticoagulants, but it is necessary to monitor the prothrombin time to avoid bleeding risks. Integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment combines oral medication and traditional Chinese medicine, with early treatment focusing on clearing heat and cooling blood, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and later stages focusing on nourishing the liver and kidneys, benefiting Qi and improving eyesight. Laser therapy is used for treating chronic macular cystoid edema and reducing the formation of new blood vessels. When hemorrhage leads to vitreous hemorrhage or retinal detachment, surgical treatment is required.