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CHORIORETINITIS SCLOPETARIA

One of the eye problems that can occur as a result of trauma from high velocity objects is chorioretinitis sclopetaria.

Chorioretinitis sclopetaria is a condition whereby the choroid ( third layer of the uvea, which supplies blood and nutrient to retina and other area) and the retina (the vision house of the eye) gets ruptured due to trauma from high velocity objects.

This damage is as a result of transmitted sound waves from impact without the object penetrating the eyes.

Signs and symptoms includes visual reduction, pain, et.c

Treatment may require surgical intervention.

SWOLLEN EYE

Swollen eyes is one of the common  sign of several eye conditions and they include:

Infections.

Inflammation.

Allergies.

Fluid retention

Autoimmune conditions

Trauma to the face.

SUBCONJUNCTIVAL HEMORRHAGE (Causes, signs and symptoms, treatment)

SubConjunctival Hemorrhage is simply conjunctival bleeding.

This SubConjunctival Hemorrhage usually present as severe redness on the white of the eye.

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: When there’s trauma to the eye or an increase in intraocular pressure, The conjunctival blood vessels ruptures and leak blood underneath the conjunctiva.

SIGN: Visible blood underneath the conjunctiva.

TREATMENT: This condition is usually self limiting, meaning it resolves on its own.

However, it is best to apply topical antibiotics till It resolves, to avoid infection of the collected blood mass.