{"id":15124,"date":"2021-07-04T11:25:40","date_gmt":"2021-07-04T11:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=15124"},"modified":"2021-07-15T12:51:03","modified_gmt":"2021-07-15T12:51:03","slug":"subconjunctival-hemorrhage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-health\/eyes-and-allergies\/subconjunctival-hemorrhage\/","title":{"rendered":"Subconjunctival Hemorrhage"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve noticed blood on the outside of your eye, it is most likely a subconjunctival hemorrhage.<\/b><\/h2>\n

In a large population-based survey (Nationwide Study in Taiwan from 2000 to 2011), the mean annual incidence was quoted as 6.5 per 1,000 people.<\/p>\n

While bleeding on the outside of your eye might appear dramatic, a subconjunctival hemorrhage is only a broken tiny blood vessel on the surface of the white part of your eye, the conjunctiva.<\/p>\n

What is a subconjunctival hemorrhage?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The eye\u2019s conjunctiva is a clear layer that protects the front part of your eye and is usually clear but may at times show tiny blood vessels, which are actually capillary sized. These tiny fragile blood vessels are usually not present, and the eye appears white and clear.<\/p>\n

However, the conjunctival blood vessels might appear due to allergies, dry eyes, a head cold or even if you have taken a little too much alcohol or recreational drugs.<\/b><\/p>\n

These delicate vessels may break and bleed and are also unable to absorb blood very quickly, so the blood sometimes remains on the eye for several days. While these bright red blood spots look scary, they are usually harmless and often heal on their own.<\/p>\n

If you suspect you have a subconjunctival hemorrhage, contact an eye doctor near you<\/b>.<\/a><\/p>\n

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