No dietary restrictions are indicated for this disorder. The usual activity restrictions should be put in place for patients who develop spontaneous hyphema. Small children should have a protective shield over the eye at all times to prevent rubbing. Eye protection, especially during sports, should be prescribed for older children who have known ocular tumors. Because of risk of spontaneous hemorrhage, all ocular tumors probably should be treated.
Specific medications used include the treatments described below.
Corticosteroids - Minimize the activity of inflammatory cells and formation of granulomas. Used in symptomatic patients and commonly provides symptomatic improvement. Interactions None reported Pregnancy B - Usually safe but benefits must outweigh the risks. Follow-up care is dictated by the clinical situation. Patients with known cutaneous lesions should be seen regularly and screened for the development of ocular or other noncutaneous lesions.