Subconjunctival haemorrhage

Subconjunctival haemorrhage

This presents as a bright red eye, often noticed incidentally with only minimal discomfort and normal vision. Causes include coughing, sneezing, minor trauma, hypertension and, rarely , a bleeding disorder. Subconjunctival haemorrhages are more common in those receiving antiplatelet or anticoagulation therapy . Reassurance and treatment of the underlying cause are required. Most settle within a week, but can recur. Subconjunctival haemorrhage

This presents as a bright red eye, often noticed incidentally with only minimal discomfort and normal vision. Causes include coughing, sneezing, minor trauma, hypertension and, rarely , a bleeding disorder. Subconjunctival haemorrhages are more common in those receiving antiplatelet or anticoagulation therapy . Reassurance and treatment of the underlying cause are required. Most settle within a week, but can recur. Subconjunctival haemorrhage

This presents as a bright red eye, often noticed incidentally with only minimal discomfort and normal vision. Causes include coughing, sneezing, minor trauma, hypertension and, rarely , a bleeding disorder. Subconjunctival haemorrhages are more common in those receiving antiplatelet or anticoagulation therapy . Reassurance and treatment of the underlying cause are required. Most settle within a week, but can recur.