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Can Heart Failure Cause Burst Blood Vessel And Blurred Vision?
Question: my husband had blurred vision and was sent to the Bristol eye infirmary where they did tests and now want to refer him for a head scan... they say they are looking for burst blood vessels? he is heart failure patient could this be reason why he has burst bood vessel behind eye he is on lots of blood thinners
Brief Answer:
It appears like Vitreous haemorrhage.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Health care magic
I am Dr. DADAPEER K, an Ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye.
I reviewed your history.
It seems from the history that your husband is having blurred vision because of bleeding behind the eye.
This is called as vitreous haemorrhage.
This occurs because of bleeding behind the lens in the posterior part of the eye.
It can occur because of use of blood thinners.
Most of the times the blood gets absorbed slowly over 2-3 months.
The next management is by scanning of the eye to confirm the diagnosis. If the diagnosis is confirmed then treatment is by use of vitamin C tablets, avoiding sternous physical activity, sleeping with two pillows for head end elevation and regular follow up with observation.
Hope I have answered your question and the information is helpful to you.
Thank you
With regards
It appears like Vitreous haemorrhage.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Health care magic
I am Dr. DADAPEER K, an Ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye.
I reviewed your history.
It seems from the history that your husband is having blurred vision because of bleeding behind the eye.
This is called as vitreous haemorrhage.
This occurs because of bleeding behind the lens in the posterior part of the eye.
It can occur because of use of blood thinners.
Most of the times the blood gets absorbed slowly over 2-3 months.
The next management is by scanning of the eye to confirm the diagnosis. If the diagnosis is confirmed then treatment is by use of vitamin C tablets, avoiding sternous physical activity, sleeping with two pillows for head end elevation and regular follow up with observation.
Hope I have answered your question and the information is helpful to you.
Thank you
With regards
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