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An unusual presentation of spontaneous sub-conjunctival haematoma in a patient receiving warfarin.

Shaikh M, Bodla AA

Eye Unit, The Ayr Hospital, Ayr, Scotland, United Kingdom. eyeshaikh@yahoo.com

A 65-year-old man on warfarin therapy with a sudden spontaneous onset of sub-conjunctival haematoma associated with bloody tears was assessed in the clinic following a referral from an optometrist. Due to discomfort, diplopia and lagophthalmos, the haematoma necessitated suspension of warfarin therapy and a surgical evacuation. The sub-conjunctival haematoma in a patient receiving warfarin can pose a significant management challenge.

Published 26 April 2006 in Clin Exp Optom, 89(3): 169-70.
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