When vitreous haemorrhage occurs alongside a concurrent retinal detachment or retinal break, the clinical picture requires prompt surgical evaluation. The presence of these co-existing findings substantially changes the urgency and approach compared to isolated vitreous haemorrhage.
This protocol applies specifically when vitreous haemorrhage is identified together with a concurrent retinal detachment or retinal break. Identifying this combination on examination is the key trigger for the management pathway described here.
Management centres on an urgent surgical intervention targeting the vitreous cavity, with additional measures directed at any identified retinal breaks. The full protocol — including the complete sequence, technique details, and decision criteria — is available via the link below.