What is the usual treatment for traumatic hyphema?

The usual treatment for traumatic hyphema focuses on managing symptoms and preventing further complications. Head elevation is recommended to facilitate drainage of the blood that has accumulated in the anterior chamber of the eye. This positioning, along with analgesics to manage pain, helps the patient feel more comfortable while the body works on resolving the hyphema naturally.

While surgery may be necessary in certain severe cases, it is not the immediate course of action for most patients with traumatic hyphema, as many cases will resolve without intervention. Additionally, the use of oral antibiotics, ice, or eye drops could be adjuncts in specific situations, but they do not address the primary needs of managing hyphema effectively. This is why the recommended approach emphasizes analgesics and head elevation as the standard treatment.