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Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
WHAT YOU SHOULD
KNOW
A subconjunctival (SUB-con-JUNK-tie-vul) hemorrhage
(HEM-or-ij) occurs when a blood vessel under the conjunctiva
(the transparent coating that covers the inner eyelid and the
white of the eye) breaks and turns the white of the eye red.
The condition is not dangerous, and you will have no permanent
damage. In fact, your eye should clear up in 2 to 3 weeks
without treatment.
Causes
A broken blood vessel can be
caused by an eye injury, coughing, sneezing, or vomiting.
Sometimes no cause can be found.
Signs/Symptoms
You'll see a patch of bright red
blood over the white of your eye. With time, the color changes
to brown or green, then goes away.
Care
No special care is
needed.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
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Do not worry about the appearance of your eye. You
may continue your usual activities.
Call Your Doctor If...
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Your eye becomes painful.
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Your vision changes.
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The red patch does not disappear within 3
weeks.
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