subconjunctival haemorrhage Flashcards
1
Q
what
A
one of small blood vessels within conjunctiva ruptures, releasing blood into sclera and conjunctiva
2
Q
can often appear after
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episodes strenuous activity e.g. coughing, weight lifting, straining
trauma
3
Q
predisposing conditions
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htn bleeding disorders whooping cough warfarin, NOACs, antiplatlets NAI
4
Q
features
A
patch bright red blood underneath conjuncitva
painless, no effect on vision
may be Hx of precipitating event
5
Q
mx
A
harmless, resolve in 2wks
