An iris varix is a stretched-out, widened vein inside the colored part of your eye (the iris). Think of it as a tiny “varicose vein” of the iris. It usually looks like a slender, dark or blue-red, snaking line in the iris stroma (the tissue of the iris). It is benign (non-cancerous) and most people have no symptoms. Doctors mainly care about it so they don’t mistake it for something else (like an iris tumor) and to watch for rare bleeding. Recent clinical summaries and the largest case series confirm that iris varix is typically stable over time and does not behave like a cancer. EyeWikiLippincott Journals
Iris varix = a vein that is dilated and tortuous; it does not leak dye on special imaging and does not show a feeding artery. It’s usually a single, sector-like vessel. Lippincott Journals
Iris arteriovenous malformation (AVM) (also called racemose hemangioma) = a tangle (shunt) where an artery connects to a vein; looks like a thick corkscrew network and behaves differently on dye testing. It’s congenital and benign. EyeWikiJAMA Network
Iris microhemangiomatosis = multiple tiny, coiled tufts of vessels near the pupil edge that can bleed (hyphema) and sometimes raise pressure. That bleeding tendency is much more typical of microhemangiomatosis than of a varix. PMCKarger
Types
By orientation
Radial varix: runs like a spoke from the iris root toward the pupil.
Circumferential varix: runs parallel to the pupillary margin.
Combined: has both radial and circumferential segments.
These patterns are standard clinical descriptors. Lippincott Journals
By number
Solitary varix: a single enlarged vein (most common).
Multiple varices: more than one enlarged iris vein in the same eye.
By laterality
Unilateral (one eye; most cases).
Bilateral (both eyes; uncommon). Lippincott Journals
By status
Non-thrombosed varix: the usual appearance—slender, compressible looking, no mass effect.
Thrombosed varix: can look like a brown/red “lump” and mimic an iris melanoma; that’s when surgeons sometimes remove it to be sure. PubMed
Causes
Important honesty note: In the best available studies, the exact cause is unknown. Iris varix appears to be a benign “vasculopathy”—a structural change of a vein—rather than a tumor. Below are plausible contributors drawn from clinical reports on iris varix and well-established venous biology (how and why veins elsewhere become varicose). Where evidence is strong and specific to the iris, I say so; where it’s more general, I label it as theory/extrapolation.
Idiopathic change (most common) — Many patients have no clear trigger. The 10-year series concluded iris varix behaves as a benign, often stable vascular change without malignant potential. Lippincott Journals
Age-related vein wall remodeling (theory) — With age, elastic fibers in veins can weaken; similar processes help explain leg varicosities and may analogously promote focal venous widening in the iris. PMC
Congenital focal weakness of an iris vein (theory) — Some people are born with slight structural differences in a vein wall that may widen slowly over decades.
Chronic elevated episcleral venous pressure (EVP) (theory with indirect support) — Conditions that raise eye-surface venous pressure (e.g., certain AV shunts, orbital venous anomalies, Sturge-Weber) can dilate ocular veins generally; a local iris vein could, in theory, balloon into a varix. EyeWikiPMC
Carotid-cavernous fistula (indirect) — A classic high-flow AV shunt that raises EVP and dilates eye veins; while not a proven cause of iris varix, it shows how venous pressure can reshape ocular vessels. Nature
Orbital venous malformation / orbital varix (indirect) — Causes venous congestion around the eye; again, a mechanistic template for how venous pressure could enlarge a focal iris vein. PMC
Sturge-Weber spectrum (indirect) — Episcleral hemangiomas can raise EVP; mechanism as above. PMC
Valsalva-type straining (transient trigger) — Coughing, heavy lifting, constipation can transiently spike venous pressure; unlikely to cause a varix by themselves, but might make one more visible. (Extrapolated from venous physiology.) PubMed
Local micro-thrombosis within the iris vein — A tiny clot can block flow, dilating the upstream segment; thrombosed varix cases exist and can mimic melanoma. PubMed
Prior eye trauma (case-based) — Trauma can remodel iris vessels; a few reports describe bleeding or mass-like changes later attributed to a varix. (Rare, case-level evidence.) Nature
Prior eye surgery (case-based) — After iris-claw lens implantation, one report linked chronic inflammation to an iris varix; this suggests surgery might unmask or aggravate a vulnerable vein. PubMed
Chronic low-grade inflammation (theory) — Inflammation can make vessel walls leaky or fragile, possibly favoring focal ectasia over time.
Systemic hypertension (association, uncertain) — The large series noted some patients had hypertension, but no clear causal link is proven. (So treat as a co-traveler, not a cause.) ResearchGate
Connective-tissue fragility (theory) — Disorders that weaken vessel support (e.g., some collagen abnormalities) could predispose to venous ectasia.
Anatomical crowding at the angle (theory) — If outflow is locally tight, venous pressure may rise just enough to dilate a nearby iris vein.
Hormonal influences (theory) — Hormones can relax smooth muscle and alter venous tone (seen in leg veins during pregnancy), potentially nudging a borderline vessel to dilate.
Rapid changes in intraocular pressure (theory) — Pressure swings might tug on or compress venous channels intermittently, encouraging focal widening.
Shear-stress signaling (well-described in venous disease; extrapolated here) — Long-term abnormal hemodynamic forces change vein wall gene expression and structure (mechanotransduction), a core explanation for varicosities elsewhere. PubMed
Genetic background (theory) — Subtle genetic variants affecting extracellular matrix or endothelial response could set the stage for a varix in some people.
Simply being there and being noticed — Because most iris varices are small and quiet, better slit-lamp cameras and anterior-segment imaging today likely mean we find more of what was always there.
Bottom line: No single proven cause. Real-world data say “benign and stable”, and the rest are plausible contributors based on how veins behave in general. Lippincott Journals
Symptoms
Most people with an iris varix feel fine and notice nothing. When symptoms do occur, they are usually mild and intermittent, and some are indirect (e.g., from a rare bleed). Here are plain-English possibilities:
No symptoms at all (the most common situation). EyeWiki
A tiny “line” or “loop” on the iris noticed in the mirror or a photo.
A slight color change in a small iris sector (more visible in light eyes).
Mild cosmetic concern about the visible vessel.
Occasional eye redness, especially if there are prominent surface veins nearby.
Brief blur if the eye waters or if the pupil changes quickly (not harmful).
Glare or light sensitivity in bright sun (non-specific).
A feeling of pressure (rare; usually from another cause).
Anxiety after someone confuses it with a “mass” (which it is not).
Transient ache if the eye has been rubbed or strained (non-specific).
Floaters (unrelated, but people often report them during an eye exam).
Headache (usually unrelated; included because people often ask).
A small bleed into the front of the eye (hyphema) — rare with varix; much more typical of microhemangiomatosis, but case reports show it can happen with varix, especially if thrombosed. NaturePMC
Temporary cloudy vision during a bleed (if it occurs).
Raised eye pressure / glaucoma secondarily after repeated bleeds — uncommon; highlighted in older case reports. The large modern series did not find glaucoma attributable to varix. NatureLippincott Journals
Diagnostic tests
Quick idea: doctors diagnose iris varix mostly by looking carefully and using a few focused eye imaging tests. Blood tests and electrical eye tests are not needed for a routine case.
A) Physical exam (at the slit-lamp)
Detailed history — When was it first seen? Any trauma, surgery, or eye inflammation? Any sudden change or bleeding? This helps separate a quiet varix from other, more active problems.
Visual acuity — Standard eye-chart check to make sure vision is normal (it usually is). Lippincott Journals
Intraocular pressure (IOP) — Quick pressure check; varix does not typically raise IOP, but if a bleed happened, pressure can temporarily rise. Lippincott Journals
External/episcleral vessel inspection — Doctors look for a prominent “sentinel” surface vein in the same quadrant; it’s been recorded in a portion of cases and can be a supporting clue (not proof). Lippincott Journals
B) Manual clinical tests (hands-on techniques at the microscope)
Slit-lamp biomicroscopy with oblique and retro-illumination — The classic, close-up look. A varix shows as a thickened, meandering vessel in the iris. (Crucial first step.) EyeWiki
Gonioscopy — A contact lens test to view the eye’s drainage angle. It checks whether the vessel extends toward the ciliary body (it usually doesn’t) and documents the angle status. EyeWiki
Transillumination / retro-illumination maneuvers — Shining light from behind can outline vascular channels and nodules within the iris tissue. EyeWiki
Pharmacologic dilation with re-examination — After dilating the pupil, doctors repeat the slit-lamp exam to map the full course of the vessel and compare with prior photos.
Serial photography for change — Taking repeat photos over months/years; lack of growth or leakage supports a benign varix. Lippincott Journals
C) Laboratory & pathological tests (used rarely)
No routine blood tests are required — Iris varix is a local vein change, not a systemic disease. EyeWiki
If surgery is done (rare): histopathology (H&E stain) — Shows dilated, thin-walled vascular channels (a vein, not a tumor). PubMed
Immunohistochemistry — Endothelial markers (e.g., CD31, CD34) are positive; melanocytic tumor markers (e.g., HMB-45, Melan-A) are negative—helping exclude melanoma. EyeWiki
Coagulation screen (only if there’s repeated bleeding) — To rule out a bleeding tendency unrelated to the varix.
D) Electrodiagnostic tests (generally not needed)
Electroretinogram (ERG) — Not indicated for iris varix; used only if another retinal problem is suspected.
Visual evoked potential (VEP) — Not indicated for iris varix; used for optic-nerve questions.
(These are listed only to clarify that they are usually unnecessary.)
E) Imaging tests (front-of-the-eye imaging)
Ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM, high-frequency ultrasound) — Gives a cross-section map of the iris. In varix it often shows slightly thickened stroma, sometimes dot-like channels, and respects tissue planes—features that reassure doctors. Lippincott Journals
Anterior-segment fluorescein angiography (AS-FA) — A dye test targeted to the front of the eye. A varix typically shows **early fill but no leakage, unlike vascular tumors that leak. Lippincott JournalsWiley Online Library
Anterior-segment OCT (AS-OCT) — Light-based scan that outlines the contour and depth of the vessel and surrounding iris. Helpful for follow-up.
OCT-angiography (OCT-A) of the anterior segment — When available, it can show flow signals in the enlarged channel without leakage, backing a varix diagnosis. Wiley Online Library
Gonio-photography — Still images (or video) of the angle to prove no abnormal feeder vessels and to document stability over time. EyeWiki
Non-pharmacological
These are practical, low-risk steps clinicians and patients use to monitor safely and reduce the chance of complications. Most are common-sense; the evidence is strongest for how we manage hyphema, should it occur.
Baseline documentation. High-quality slit-lamp photos and, when available, UBM help confirm the diagnosis and detect even tiny future changes.
Reasonable follow-up. Because there’s no fixed interval recommendation, your ophthalmologist tailors the schedule (often every 6–12 months when stable). If anything changes, visits become more frequent. EyeWiki
Know your warning symptoms. Sudden blur, light sensitivity, new eye pain, halos, or a visible layer of blood in the front chamber should prompt same-day evaluation. EyeRounds
Avoid eye trauma. Wear polycarbonate protective eyewear for sports, yard work, and any activity with flying debris. Trauma is a classic trigger for hyphema in general. EyeRounds
Avoid Valsalva strain during acute risk periods. Heavy lifting, forceful coughing, straining at stool, and intense bending can transiently raise venous pressure. Keeping stool soft (hydration, fiber) and treating cough can reduce strain.
Don’t rub the eye. Rubbing can transiently raise pressure and irritate the surface.
Sun/bright-light comfort. Sunglasses can reduce glare/photophobia if your iris is a little light-sensitive.
Activity reduction during any bleed. If a hyphema appears, standard conservative steps include head elevation, activity restriction, and a hard eye shield to protect the eye while it heals. EyeRounds
Medication review to limit bleeding risk. Ask your doctor about the necessity and dosing of aspirin, NSAIDs, and other antiplatelet/anticoagulants. Never stop prescribed blood thinners on your own—coordinate with your prescribers. (Avoiding non-essential NSAIDs during healing is standard hyphema advice.) EyeRounds
Plan ahead for eye surgery. If you’re having cataract or glaucoma surgery, tell your surgeon about the varix. Gentle iris handling and hemostatic readiness reduce bleeding risk.
Home “photo diary.” Occasional same-lighting smartphone photos (no flash pressed to the eye) can help you notice changes between visits.
Manage blood pressure sensibly. While not a proven cause, good BP control supports vascular health.
Sickle cell screening when appropriate. In spontaneous hyphema, especially in people of African descent without prior testing, clinicians consider sickle cell screening because it strongly affects IOP management choices. EyeRounds
Hydration and rest during recovery from any anterior-segment inflammation or bleed.
Avoid contact sports during acute healing if you’ve just had a hyphema or surgery.
Prompt treatment of eye surface irritation (allergies/dryness) to reduce eye rubbing.
Gonioscopy at intervals to keep an eye on the drainage angle if there’s ever been bleeding. EyeRounds
Strict return precautions. Your clinician will give you IOP warning signs and a when-to-call list—follow it closely. EyeRounds
Avoid alcohol binges during acute recovery; dehydration and vasodilation aren’t helpful when tissues are healing.
General eye health habits: UV protection, smoke avoidance, and control of diabetes and lipids—good for the eyes overall.
Medications
Key point: There’s no drug that directly treats or “shrinks” an iris varix. Medicines are used if a complication happens (usually a hyphema or high eye pressure). Doses below are typical adult ranges; clinicians individualize for age, pregnancy, kidney/liver function, and comorbidities.
Prednisolone acetate 1% eye drops
Class: corticosteroid (ophthalmic)
Typical dosing: 1 drop 4–8×/day, then taper over 1–3+ weeks as inflammation resolves
Purpose: calm anterior-segment inflammation and reduce the chance of a rebleed after hyphema
Mechanism: dampens inflammatory cascade and fibrinolysis in the anterior chamber
Important side effects: steroid IOP rise, delayed healing, rare infection flare (herpes) EyeRoundsDexamethasone 0.1% eye drops (alternative steroid)
Similar purpose/mechanism; sometimes chosen for stronger effect; same cautions. EyeRoundsAtropine 1% eye drops
Class: cycloplegic/mydriatic
Typical dosing: 1 drop 1–2×/day
Purpose: reduces ciliary spasm pain and prevents posterior synechiae during inflammation
Mechanism: blocks muscarinic receptors in the iris/ciliary body
Side effects: light sensitivity, near-blur; avoid in angle-closure risk. EyeRoundsCyclopentolate 1% eye drops
Class: cycloplegic (shorter-acting than atropine)
Dosing: 1 drop 2–3×/day; similar purpose/mechanism/cautions. EyeRoundsTimolol 0.5% eye drops
Class: β-blocker (aqueous suppressant)
Dosing: 1 drop 2×/day
Purpose: lower IOP if it spikes with hyphema
Mechanism: reduces aqueous humor production
Side effects: slow heart rate, bronchospasm in susceptible patients (screen for asthma/COPD). EyeRoundsBrimonidine 0.2% (or 0.15%) eye drops
Class: α2-agonist (aqueous suppressant)
Dosing: 1 drop 2–3×/day
Purpose: additional IOP control
Side effects: dry mouth, fatigue; avoid in infants. EyeRoundsDorzolamide 2% eye drops
Class: topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitor (CAI)
Dosing: 1 drop 2–3×/day
Purpose: lower IOP
Important caution: in sickle cell disease/trait, CAIs can acidify aqueous and promote sickling; clinicians may avoid topical CAIs in that setting. EyeRoundsAcetazolamide (oral) 250 mg
Class: systemic CAI
Dosing: 250 mg 2–4×/day (max and duration individualized)
Purpose: short-term IOP reduction when eye-drops aren’t enough
Side effects: tingling, fatigue, kidney stones, metabolic acidosis; avoid or use methazolamide instead in sickle cell or significant renal disease. EyeRoundsMannitol IV (or oral hyperosmotics when appropriate)
Class: hyperosmotic agent
Use: severe IOP spikes needing rapid pressure reduction under monitored care
Mechanism: draws fluid out of the eye via plasma osmotic gradient
Side effects: fluid/electrolyte shifts; used in hospital settings. EyeRoundsAntifibrinolytics (tranexamic acid or aminocaproic acid, oral)
Class: antifibrinolytic
Typical adult dosing ranges:
– Tranexamic acid (TXA): commonly 1,000–1,500 mg 2–3×/day short-term;
– Aminocaproic acid (ACA): 50–100 mg/kg every 4–6 h (max/day limits apply).
Purpose: reduce rebleeding after hyphema (controversial; may reduce rebleeds but no proven long-term vision benefit vs. steroids/supportive care).
Key cautions: thrombosis risk, hypotension if given too quickly; ACA is contraindicated in pregnancy and in significant renal/hepatic disease; topical versions are not commercially available. Specialist oversight is required. EyeRounds
Dietary molecular” and supportive supplements
Straight talk: there are no supplements proven to treat or shrink an iris varix. If you have no deficiency, adding pills rarely helps and can increase bleeding risk (for example, high-dose fish oil, vitamin E, ginkgo, garlic, and curcumin can all affect platelets). If you’re recovering from a hyphema, your eye team may suggest avoiding such agents for a period. That said, maintaining overall ocular and vascular health matters. Any supplement should be cleared with your physician, especially if you take blood thinners.
Below are general-health options sometimes discussed; none are specific therapies for iris varix:
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 200–500 mg/day — supports collagen cross-linking and capillary integrity; excessive doses can cause GI upset.
Vitamin A/beta-carotene (diet first; supplements only if deficient) — maintains ocular surface health; smokers should avoid high-dose beta-carotene due to lung cancer risk.
Lutein (10 mg) + Zeaxanthin (2 mg) daily — macular pigments; eye-health supportive but not varix-specific.
Zinc (10–25 mg/day) with copper (1–2 mg/day) — co-factors in tissue repair; long-term zinc alone can cause copper deficiency.
Vitamin D (800–1,000 IU/day) — general health/immune regulation; dose per lab values.
B-complex (B6, B12, folate) — corrects deficiencies that raise homocysteine; neuro-ocular support broadly, not varix-specific.
Magnesium (200–400 mg/day) — smooth-muscle/vascular tone; watch for diarrhea.
Omega-3 fatty acids (≤1 g/day EPA/DHA) — anti-inflammatory tear-film support; avoid high doses around bleeding events.
Iron (only if iron-deficient) — repletes hemoglobin after blood loss; constipation is common.
Coenzyme Q10 (100 mg/day) — mitochondrial cofactor; limited ocular evidence.
Bilberry/anthocyanins — antioxidant; evidence is weak and potential interactions exist.
Grape-seed extract (OPCs) — theoretical capillary support; avoid with anticoagulants.
Rutin/bioflavonoids — used in leg varicose veins; no ocular data; avoid near procedures.
Curcumin (≤500 mg/day) — anti-inflammatory; can affect platelets—avoid around bleeds/surgery.
Hydration + high-produce diet — probably the safest “supplement” combo: water, leafy greens, colorful fruits/veg, nuts, legumes.
Bottom line: food first, and ask before adding pills—especially if a hyphema just happened.
Regenerative / stem-cell drugs
No. There is no role for immunosuppressants, immune stimulants, stem-cell therapy, gene therapy, or systemic anti-angiogenic drugs in a simple iris varix. Even anti-VEGF injections (which are valuable for neovascular diseases) are not treatments for a venous varix—they’re used when pathological new vessels grow on the iris/angle (rubeosis/neovascular glaucoma), which is a different disease with retinal ischemia and VEGF drive. American Academy of OphthalmologyNCBIEyeWiki
Surgical or procedure options
Observation alone (the default “procedure”). It’s worth listing because it’s what most patients need—and it’s evidence-supported. Lippincott Journals
Laser photocoagulation (argon/diode). Small case reports describe successful coagulation of symptomatic varices; however, there’s also a report of enlargement after argon laser. Decision-making is individualized, and informed consent must include these uncertainties. PubMedSAGE JournalsCanadian Journal of Ophthalmology
Sector iridectomy / local excision (iridocyclectomy if deeper). Considered when recurrent hyphema occurs or diagnosis remains in doubt (e.g., to exclude melanoma). Pathology confirms the lesion. EyeWiki
Anterior-chamber washout (for non-resolving or vision-threatening hyphema). Removes clot/blood to protect the cornea and optic nerve. EyeWikiEyeRounds
Glaucoma surgery (trabeculectomy or drainage implant) only if pressure stays high despite maximal therapy during difficult hyphema courses. This is rare in the context of iris varix itself. EyeWiki
Prevention
You can’t “prevent” a varix you already have, but you can lower the chance of bleeding and pressure spikes:
Wear eye protection during risky activities.
Avoid unnecessary NSAIDs around any eye bleed or procedure (coordinate with your doctors). EyeRounds
Don’t rub the eye; use chilled preservative-free artificial tears if it feels irritated.
Manage constipation/cough to reduce Valsalva strain.
Ease back into exercise after any eye bleed; avoid contact sports until cleared. EyeRounds
Keep blood pressure controlled and take meds as prescribed.
Keep follow-up appointments and bring your photo diary.
Tell surgeons (cataract, LASIK, etc.) that you have an iris varix.
Avoid high-dose “natural blood thinners” (vitamin E, ginkgo, garlic, high-dose fish oil) during healing unless your clinician okays it.
Know when to call (see below).
When to see a doctor now vs. later
Now / same day: sudden blur, eye pain, halos, headache, light sensitivity, or you see blood layering in the front of the eye (a hyphema). Also call urgently after eye trauma—even “minor.” EyeRounds
Soon (days–weeks): you notice a new or changing line/spot on the iris, or you’re due for routine documentation.
Routine: if stable, many clinicians review every 6–12 months, with photos/IOP checks; interval is tailored. EyeWiki
Diet tips: what to eat and what to avoid
Eat more of:
Leafy greens (spinach, kale) for carotenoids and nitrates (vascular support).
Colorful fruits/veg (vitamin C, polyphenols).
Legumes and nuts for magnesium and healthy fats.
Fish 1–2×/week for omega-3s (not high-dose supplements).
Plenty of water—hydration helps recovery and reduces constipation strain.
Limit or avoid (especially during healing from a bleed):
6. Alcohol binges (dehydration/vasodilation).
7. High-salt ultra-processed foods if you struggle with blood pressure.
8. High-dose fish oil, vitamin E, ginkgo, garlic, turmeric pills (platelet effects).
9. Unnecessary NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen) unless prescribed—ask about alternatives. EyeRounds
10. Crash diets; your eyes heal better with adequate protein and micronutrients.
FAQs
1) Is an iris varix cancer?
No. It’s a dilated vein, not a tumor. Studies following patients for years found no malignant change. Lippincott Journals
2) Can it turn into glaucoma?
By itself, no in the available data. Rarely, if there are repeated bleeds into the front chamber (hyphema), pressure can rise—that complication is treated promptly. Lippincott JournalsEyeWiki
3) Will it go away?
Most stay the same. A few have even regressed slightly over time. Lippincott Journals
4) How is it different from “rubeosis” (neovascularization of the iris)?
Rubeosis means new, fragile vessels growing because of retinal ischemia (e.g., diabetic eye disease). That’s a VEGF-driven condition and is treated very differently (laser to the retina, anti-VEGF, etc.). An iris varix is a pre-existing vein that’s stretched, not new vessel growth. American Academy of OphthalmologyNCBI
5) Could it be a melanoma?
A thrombosed varix can mimic melanoma. That’s why doctors use photos, UBM, and sometimes angiography and time to prove stability; if doubt persists, surgical excision can both treat and confirm the diagnosis. JAMA Network
6) Do I need treatment right away?
Usually no. Observation is the standard unless complications or diagnostic uncertainty arise. Lippincott Journals
7) What can I do at home?
Protect your eyes, avoid unnecessary blood-thinning agents, don’t rub, and keep your follow-ups. If a hyphema ever happens, follow the shield/head-up/activity-rest routine and your drop schedule. EyeRounds
8) Are lasers safe?
Sometimes helpful in selected cases, but not routine; there’s even a case report of enlargement after argon laser. That’s why surgeons weigh pros/cons carefully. Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology
9) Will eye drops cure it?
No. Drops treat inflammation or pressure, not the varix itself. EyeRounds
10) Can exercise make it worse?
Regular exercise is fine. Avoid heavy straining during or right after any eye bleed or surgery.
11) Is it linked to high blood pressure?
Not clearly. Some patients had hypertension, but no causal link has been proven. Lippincott Journals
12) Can it happen in both eyes?
Usually one eye; both eyes occur in a small minority. Lippincott Journals
13) What tests are most useful?
Slit-lamp photos, UBM, and sometimes anterior-segment angiography/OCT-A to show no leakage—supporting a benign varix. Lippincott Journals
14) If I see blood in my eye, what do I do?
Treat it like a medical urgency: shield the eye, head up, avoid NSAIDs/aspirin unless prescribed, and call your eye doctor. EyeRounds
15) What’s the long-term outlook?
Excellent. Stability for years is the rule; vision and eye pressure stay normal in most patients. Lippincott Journals
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