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Subconjunctival Hemorrhage (Bleeding in Eye) (cont.)

Medical Treatment

Usually, no treatment is required. Your ophthalmologist may prescribe artificial tears to ease any irritation that may be present.

If the injury is related to trauma, your ophthalmologist may need to examine your eye to rule out the possibility of damage to other parts of the eye.



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Subconjunctival Hemorrhage »

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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