You are caring for a patient with known sickle cell disease. You would also examine this patient for the presence of:

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Patients with sickle cell disease are at risk for atraumatic hyphema, which is bleeding into the front chamber of the eye. This can lead to increased intraocular pressure and vision loss if not treated promptly. While glaucoma, cataract, and papilledema are all potential eye concerns, they are not specifically associated with sickle cell disease.

You Are Caring for a Patient with Known Sickle Cell