Subconjunctival hemorrhage
Alternative Names
Red eyeTreatment
No treatment is needed. You should have your blood pressure regularly checked.
Outlook (Prognosis)
A subconjunctival hemorrhage usually goes away on its own in about 1 week.
Possible Complications
There are usually no complications.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your health care provider if a bright red patch appears on the white of the eye.
References
Behrman RE. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 17th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2004; 1045.
Yanoff M, Duker JS, Augsburger JJ, et al. Ophthalmology. 2nd ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2004:404-411.
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