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Symptoms
By Mayo Clinic staffThe most obvious sign of a subconjunctival hemorrhage is a bright red patch on the white (sclera) of the eye. Despite its bloody appearance, a subconjunctival hemorrhage should cause no change in your vision, no discharge from your eye and no pain. Your only discomfort may be a scratchy feeling on the surface of your eye.
When to see a doctor
If you have recurrent subconjunctival hemorrhages or other bleeding, talk to your doctor.
References
- Subconjunctival hemorrhage. American Academy of Ophthalmology. http://www.aao.org/eyesmart/diseases/subconjunctival-hemorrhage.cfm. Accessed Nov. 21, 2010.
- Other conjunctival disorders. The Merck Manuals: The Merck Manual for Healthcare Professionals. http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/sec09/ch101/ch101d.html. Accessed Nov. 21, 2010.
- Ahmed RM, et al. Diagnosis and management of the acute red eye. American Journal of Medicine. 2008;26:35.
- Robertson DM (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Nov. 27, 2010.
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