Subconjunctival Hemorrhage (Bleeding in Eye) (cont.)
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Andrew A. Dahl, MD, FACS
Andrew A. Dahl, MD, FACSAndrew A. Dahl, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist. Dr. Dahl's educational background includes a BA with Honors and Distinction from Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, and an MD from Cornell University, where he was selected for Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honor society. He had an internal medical internship at the New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center. Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Subconjunctival Hemorrhage TreatmentSelf-Care at HomeUsually, no treatment is needed. Over-the-counter artificial tears can be applied to the eye if mild irritation is present. The use of aspirin or ibuprofen should be avoided. Viewer Comments & ReviewsSubconjunctival Hemorrhage (Bleeding in Eye) - TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What treatment was effective for your subconjunctival hemorrhage? |
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Subconjunctival hemorrhage is defined as blood between the conjunctiva and the sclera, and it is involved in the differential diagnosis of a red eye.
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