This guideline last updated 07/05/2022 9:45:31

Differential diagnosis

• Haemorrhagic posterior vitreous detachment

Possible management by Optometrist

Treatment

• None

Advice

• Advise the majority of vitreous haemorrhages, in this setting, are secondary to vitreous detachment and will spontaneously resolve
• Advise of risk of retinal detachment and how to recognise

Management Category

• Discuss with ophthalmology whether urgent assessment required, if previous pan-retinal laser thought to be incomplete
• Routine referral to ophthalmology diabetes clinic

Possible management by Ophthalmologist

• Observation
• Ultrasound
• Vitrectomy