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Subconjunctival Hemorrhage

(Red Eyes)

 
 
nearsighted vision
 
farsighted vision
 
astigmatism
 
presbyopia
 

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What is it?

The conjunctiva is the extremely fine outer layer of the eye commonly known as the white of the eye. Red eyes, or subconjunctival hemorrhage, is when a red spot shows up on this part of the eye. It is more visually unappealing and irritating than it is harmful.

What causes it?

It is caused by the rupture of blood vessels in the eye. Again, this may sound bad but it really is not too harmful. These vessels may break due to a sudden jolt to the eye such as a blow to the head area or a strong cough.

Symptoms

  1. abnormal red spot on conjunctiva (white of eye)  

Treatment

A trip to the eye doctor may be required if this spot appears on a continual basis, however; random redness is not a big problem. Possible causes for this condition to reappear could be from blood clotting problems or even high blood-pressure.

Index of Diseases

Albinism (Albino)
Color Blindness

Computer Vision Syndrome

Hordeolum (Styes)
Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
Lag Opthalmos
Phthiriasis Palebrarum
Red Eyes (Subconjunctival Hemorrhage)
Styes (Hordeolum)
Subconjunctival Hemorrhage

 

 

 

 

 


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