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Subconjunctival hemorrhage


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Alternative Names

Red eye


Treatment

No treatment is needed. You should have your blood pressure regularly checked.


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Expectations (prognosis)

A subconjunctival hemorrhage usually goes away on its own in about 1 week.


Complications

There are usually no complications.


Calling your health care provider

Call your health care provider if a bright red patch appears on the white of the eye.



Review Date: 05/01/2011
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).




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