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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

  • Do not worry about the appearance of your eye. You may continue your usual activities.

Call Your Doctor If...

  • Your eye becomes painful.
  • Your vision changes.
  • The red patch does not disappear within 3 weeks.
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