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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: 02/22/2007
Reviewed By: Manju Subramanian, MD, Assistant Professor in Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery, Boston University Eye Associates, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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