• If you have recurrent subconjunctival hemorrhages or other bleeding, talk to your doctor. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Certain medications or medical conditions can predispose an individual to recurrent subconjunctival hemorrhages. (trepkevisioncare.com)
  • A subconjunctival hemorrhage (sub-kun-JUNK-tih-vul HEM-uh-ruj) occurs when a tiny blood vessel breaks just underneath the clear surface of your eye (conjunctiva). (mayoclinic.org)
  • Subconjunctival hemorrhages are extravasations of blood beneath the conjunctiva. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Similar to a bruise under the skin, a subconjunctival hemorrhage happens when a small blood vessel located between the sclera (white portion of an eye) and the conjunctiva (lining on the surface of an eye) breaks and covers the sclera with blood. (trepkevisioncare.com)
  • Unlike broken blood vessels located under the skin which take on shades of black, blue, and green, a subconjunctival hemorrhage located under the clear conjunctiva has a bright red appearance initially, and slowly fades to orange and yellow, as the tissue of the eye absorbs the blood. (trepkevisioncare.com)
  • Subconjunctival bleeding initially appears bright red underneath the transparent bulbar conjunctiva. (wikipedia.org)
  • Subconjunctival hemorrhage is a condition that occurs when there is damage sustained to the blood vessels under the conjunctiva (the clear surface of the eye). (theinjurylawyers.com)
  • Anterior segment examination of the right eye revealed a subconjunctival hemorrhage involving the inferior temporal conjunctiva, with an adjacent corneal epithelial abrasion measuring approximately 1 mm in diameter. (medscape.com)
  • Subconjunctival hemorrhages alarm the patient but are of no pathologic significance except when associated with blood dyscrasia, which is rare, or facial or ocular injuries. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Ocular hemorrhage, p.214-221. (scielo.br)
  • Subconjunctival hemorrhages in newborns occur when small blood vessels in the white of the eye (sclera) burst and cause a bleed. (childbirthinjuries.com)
  • Most mild cases of subconjunctival hemorrhages in newborns cause minimal discomfort and will not interfere with a child's vision. (childbirthinjuries.com)
  • Most cases of subconjunctival hemorrhage in newborns are the result of birth trauma from sudden increases in internal or external pressure. (childbirthinjuries.com)
  • Subconjunctival bleeding occurs in about 2% of newborns following a vaginal delivery. (wikipedia.org)
  • Rubbing too hard can cause minor trauma to your eyes, which may lead to a subconjunctival hemorrhage. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Subconjunctival hemorrhage can also result from an injury to the eye in cases of excessive eye rubbing, inserting contact lenses, or through some other trauma. (trepkevisioncare.com)
  • If a trauma or injury to the eye is pinpointed as the cause of the subconjunctival hemorrhage, a more comprehensive eye exam will be necessary to check for further damage. (trepkevisioncare.com)
  • A subconjunctival bleeding is typically a self-limiting condition that requires no treatment unless there is evidence of an eye infection or there has been significant eye trauma. (wikipedia.org)
  • Health complications from a subconjunctival hemorrhage are rare. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Excessive force can exert pressure on the child during delivery when forceps or vacuum extractors are used incorrectly, resulting in complications such as a subconjunctival hemorrhage in a baby. (childbirthinjuries.com)
  • Despite its bloody appearance, a subconjunctival hemorrhage looks worse than it is and should cause no change in your vision, discharge or pain. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Subconjunctival hemorrhage should not affect vision, cause pain, or lead to any changes in eye discharge. (trepkevisioncare.com)
  • Usually painless upon occurrence, a subconjunctival hemorrhage typically goes unnoticed until the individual looks in the mirror or someone else points out the red spot on the eye. (trepkevisioncare.com)
  • https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/eye-disorders/conjunctival-and-scleral-disorders/subconjunctival-hemorrhages#. (mayoclinic.org)
  • External examination revealed a circular periocular welt with superficial dermal hemorrhages involving the right upper cheek and lateral aspect of the right lower eyelid. (medscape.com)
  • Hemorrhaging is a hallmark feature of scurvy and can occur in any organ. (medscape.com)
  • Hyphema presented as a unilateral (14 cases out of 20) or bilateral (6/20) disorder in dogs and cats and extension of hemorrhage varied from minimal to diffuse. (scielo.br)
  • If the bleeding on the surface of your eye has a clearly identifiable cause, such as a bleeding disorder or blood-thinning medication, ask your doctor if you can take any steps to reduce the risk of a subconjunctival hemorrhage. (mayoclinic.org)
  • A subconjunctival hemorrhage (sub-kon-junk-TIH-vul HEM-uh-rij) is a bright red patch on the white part of the eye caused by a broken blood vessel just below the clear surface of the eye. (akronchildrens.org)
  • Subconjunctival bleeding, also known as subconjunctival hemorrhage or subconjunctival haemorrhage, is bleeding from a small blood vessel over the whites of the eye. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cerebral hemorrhage (bleeding within the brain) and hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding caused by a torn blood vessel) are two common types of intracranial hemorrhage. (theinjurylawyers.com)
  • You may not even realize you have a subconjunctival hemorrhage until you look in the mirror and notice that the white part of your eye is bright red. (mayoclinic.org)
  • The result of this bleeding is a red patch covering part or most of the white of the eye, depending on the severity of the infant subconjunctival hemorrhage. (childbirthinjuries.com)
  • https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-subconjunctival-hemorrhage. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Like bruises on the skin, subconjunctival hemorrhages clear up on their own without additional treatment. (trepkevisioncare.com)
  • Hyphema (hemorrhage within the anterior chamber of the eye) can be caused by several mechanisms and can easily be detected in routine ophthalmic or necroscopic examination as discolored red eye(s). (scielo.br)
  • is defined as hemorrhage within the anterior chamber of the eye ( Miller 2008 Miller P.E.2008. (scielo.br)
  • A subconjunctival hemorrhage may look alarming, but it's usually a harmless condition that disappears within two weeks or so. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Subconjunctival hemorrhages can be caused by an injury to the eye, violent coughing or sneezing, vomiting, or heavy lifting. (akronchildrens.org)
  • Subconjunctival hemorrhages require no treatment, although some people choose to use lubricating (rewetting) eye drops if they have a scratchy feeling in the affected eye. (akronchildrens.org)
  • There is no specific treatment for infant subconjunctival hemorrhage. (childbirthinjuries.com)