Subconjunctival hemorrhage: Difference between revisions
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##Fresh red blood on a white sclera with clear borders | ##Fresh red blood on a white sclera with clear borders | ||
##Masks the conjunctival vessels | ##Masks the conjunctival vessels | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
#Reassurance | #Reassurance | ||
##Will resolve 10- | ##Will resolve 10-14d | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Eye Algorithm (Main)]] | *[[Eye Algorithm (Main)]] | ||
*[[Globe Rupture]] | *[[Globe Rupture]] | ||
==Source== | |||
Tintinalli | |||
[[Category:Ophtho]] | [[Category:Ophtho]] | ||
Revision as of 03:01, 26 October 2011
Background
- Bleeding of the conjunctival vessels into the subconjunctival space
- Can be spontaneous or related to trauma
- If large and associated with trauma, concern for occult globe rupture (obscured by hemorrhage)
Diagnosis
- Painless
- No effect on vision
- May recall a history of mild trauma or valsalva
- Examination
- Fresh red blood on a white sclera with clear borders
- Masks the conjunctival vessels
Treatment
- Reassurance
- Will resolve 10-14d
See Also
Source
Tintinalli