Subconjunctival Haemorrhages Flashcards
1
Q
what are subconjunctival haemorrhages
A
small blood vessels within the conjunctiva rupture and release blood into the space between the sclera and conjunctiva
2
Q
what are subconjunctival haemorrhages associated with
A
HTN
bleeding disorders
medications (antiplatelets/anticoagulants)
whooping cough
non-accidental injury
3
Q
presentation of subconjunctival haemorrhages
A
painless
bright red patch on white of eye
doesn’t affect vision
4
Q
management of subconjunctival haemorrhages
A
spontaneously resolves in around 2 weeks
if foreign body sensation then lubricating eye drops may help
consider underlying cause
