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Causes
By Mayo Clinic staffThe cause of subconjunctival hemorrhage is usually unknown. However, the following actions may be enough to cause a small blood vessel to rupture in your eye:
- Violent coughing
- Powerful sneezing
- Heavy lifting
- Vomiting
References
- Ahmed RM. Diagnosis and management of the acute red eye. American Journal of Medicine. 2008;26(2008):35-55.
- Crouch ER, et al. Ophthalmology. In: Rakel RE. Textbook of Family Medicine. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2007. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/108404788-3/763978783/1481/594.html#4-u1.0-B978-1-4160-2467-5..50055-5--cesec20_3634. Accessed Oct. 24, 2008.
- Trauma: Evaluating the traumatized eye. In: Noble J, et al. Textbook of Primary Care Medicine. 3rd ed. St. Louis, Mo.: Mosby; 2008. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/108404788-3/763978783/959/1143.html#4-u1.0-B0-323-00828-3..50178-3--cesec123_5625. Accessed Oct. 24, 2008.
- Fraunfelder FW. Ocular side effects from herbal medicines and nutritional supplements. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2004;138(4):639-648.
