Flame hemorrhages

A dark red flame hemorrhage in the retina of a diabetic is shown at the arrow: Credit: University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Flame hemorrhages are flame shaped hemorrhages located in the superficial nerve fiber layer of the retina that appear dark dark red on fundoscopic examination.

Pathophysiology

Flame hemorrhages are caused by leakage from arterioles due to ischemic damage or from veins that are ischemic or in under high pressure.

References

External links

Diabetic Retinopathy Resource Guide from the National Eye Institute (NEI).
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse

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Flame hemorrhages

Overview

Pathophysiology

References

External links

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