Seminars in ophthalmology
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Seminars in ophthalmology · Jul 2015
Review Case ReportsTrabeculectomy for traumatic hyphema in sickle cell trait.
A case report of a traumatic hyphema in a patient with sickle cell trait is presented. A review of the published literature in PubMed was performed and medical management strategies and surgical treatment indications for traumatic hyphema are discussed. We support the case for temporary trabeculectomy in patients with traumatic hyphema and sickle cell disease.