Rupture of the superficial capillaries with associated hemorrhage into the subconjunctival space.

Figure: SUBCONJUNCTIVAL HEMORRHAGE





ETIOLOGY
Subconjunctival hemorrhage can result from blunt trauma to the eye or from increased intracranial or intraocular pressure.

SYMPTOMS
Patients have visible bleeding between the sclera and the conjunctiva.

TREATMENT
A subconjunctival hemorrhage normally resolves within 1 to 7 days.

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