H43.1: Vitreous haemorrhage

The vitreous body of the eye consists of a transparent, gel-like fluid. It is surrounded by a thin membrane and fills the entire rear area of the eye. This is how it gives the eye its shape.

Blood has flowed out of a damaged blood vessel in your eye into your vitreous body.

When there are small amounts of blood in the vitreous body, one sees dark spots, blotches, or shadows. Larger volumes of blood in the vitreous body can cause one’s vision to become far worse.

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