AU - Uhumwangho, Odarosa AU - Umolo, Onoriode TI - Traumatic hyphema in Benin City, Nigeria PT - ORIG DP - 2014 Oct 1 TA - Sahel Medical Journal PG - 128-131 VI - 17 IP - 4 4099- https://www.smjonline.org/article.asp?issn=1118-8561;year=2014;volume=17;issue=4;spage=128;epage=131;aulast=Uhumwangho;type=0 4100- https://www.smjonline.org/article.asp?issn=1118-8561;year=2014;volume=17;issue=4;spage=128;epage=131;aulast=Uhumwangho AB - Background: Hyphaema is a common sequalae following trauma. Th aim of this study was to determine the demographics, pattern, complications and visual outcome in patients managed with traumatic hyphema. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of all cases of traumatic hyphema seen from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2013. Data analyzed included biodata, duration of injury prior to presentation, grading of hyphema and activity during injury, visual acuity, intraocular pressure, associated injuries and complications. Results: A total of 45 eyes in 45 patients with traumatic hyphema were reviewed. The mean age of the patients was 27.3 ± 18.6 years with 44.4% occurring in the age group 0-20 years. The male:female ratio was 6.5:1. About 40.0% of patients presented within 24 h of the injury and 51.1% with Grade 1 hyphema. Injury occurred mostly during play and at work in 17.8% each. The initial visual acuity was worse than 6/60 in 82.0% but decreased to 60.0% following treatment while visual acuity of 6/18 or better increased from 6.7% at initial presentation to 31.1% following treatment. Lid and corneal injuries were the most common associated injuries in 20.0% each, while secondary glaucoma was the most common complication of hyphema in 22.2%. Conclusion: Traumatic hyphema is a common occurrence in children and young adults during play and at work. Early presentation, associated injuries, complications and management affects visual outcome.