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Subconjunctival
Disclosure Hemorrhage
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Black Eye Overview
Background: Subconjunctival hemorrhage is defined as blood between the conjunctiva and the sclera, and it
is involved in the differential diagnosis of a red eye.
Pathophysiology: Subconjunctival hemorrhage results from bleeding of the conjunctival or the episcleral
blood vessels into the subconjunctival space. The hemorrhage can be traumatic, spontaneous, or related to
systemic illness.
Frequency:
In the US: This condition occurs frequently. Exact figures are unknown because it is a self-limited
disorder.
Age: Subconjunctival hemorrhage can occur at all ages, but it is more common with increasing age.
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History:
Red eye
Usually asymptomatic
Physical:
Most common appearance is a bright red patch with relatively normal surrounding.
Slit lamp examination shows its precise location under the conjunctiva.
Causes:
Idiopathic
Hypertension/arteriosclerosis
Bleeding disorders (if recurrent or in young patients without history of trauma or infection), including
hematologic or hepatic disease, diabetes, systemic lupus erythematosus, parasites, and vitamin C
deficiency
Several febrile systemic infections can cause subconjunctival hemorrhage, including meningococcal
septicemia, scarlet fever, typhoid fever, cholera, rickettsia, malaria, and viruses (eg, influenza,
smallpox, measles, yellow fever, sandfly fever).
Subconjunctival hemorrhage has been reported as a result of emboli from long bone fractures, chest
compression, cardiac angiography, open-heart surgery, and other remote operations.
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Kaposi sarcoma
Other conjunctival neoplasms with secondary hemorrhage
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Lab Studies:
Usually, no laboratory studies are indicated.
o In recurrent cases or if history of bleeding problems (eg, epistaxis, easy bruising), a bleeding time, prothrombin
time/activated partial thromboplastin time (PT/aPTT), CBC with platelets, and protein C and S should be obtained with
consideration for consultation to an internist.
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Artificial tears can be used 4 times per day for mild irritation.
Consultations: Referral to an internist or family physician should be made as indicated for hypertension or bleeding diathesis.
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Patients are told to return if blood does not fully resolve or if they have a recurrence.
Prognosis:
Prognosis is excellent.
Patient Education:
For excellent patient education resources, visit eMedicine's Eye and Vision Center. Also, see eMedicine's patient
education articles Subconjunctival Hemorrhage (Bleeding in Eye) and Black Eye.
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Special Concerns:
Occurrence of subconjunctival hemorrhage in an eye after scleral buckle indicates buckle infection until proven
otherwise even if the surgery was performed years before. Usually, there is focal tenderness somewhere over the
buckle.
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