Is full recovery expected with hyphema?

In most cases: Yes, in most cases. The bleeding resolves on its own as it breaks down. This can be helped along with steroid and dilating drops to prevent complications. In severe cases, the blood cells will block the drainage system of the eye causing an increase in pressure. This may require the blood to be drained flushed out through a small corneal incision. High pressure causes glaucoma and vision loss.

Usually: Mild hyphema may heal with complete resolution but more severe hemorrhages or complicated hyphema may not. You have to see an ophthalmologist who can examine the eye and counsel you appropriately.

It all depends.: A straightforward hyphema without any other intraocular findings and or injury will completely recover. However, eyes with hyphema are often traumatized and are at risk for trauma induced glaucoma, retinal detachment and other conditions. A complete eye exam by an ophthalmologist is key following eye trauma.

Mostly yes: Most hyphema has full recovery. Your doctor may want to check you after the blood goes away if it is injury related to make sure you do not have risk of developing injury related glaucoma down the line.