Spontaneous suprachoroidal hemorrhage associated with iatrogenic coagulopathy

Conclusion: Spontaneous expulsive suprachoroidal hemorrhage is a rare entity. Advanced age, systemic anticoagulation, and hypertension are strong risk factors. It is important to monitor international normalization ratio in warfarinized patients; particularly, uncontrolled high levels may cause spontaneous suprachoroidal hemorrhage in the absence of predisposing ocular pathology.
Source: Retinal Cases and Brief Reports - Category: Opthalmology Tags: Case Report Source Type: research