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Subconjunctival hemorrhage



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Subconjunctival hemorrhage

Alternative Names:

Red eye
Treatment:

No treatment is needed. However, routine blood pressure monitoring is advised.


Expectations (prognosis):

Subconjunctival hemorrhages are self-limiting and resolve over a period of one week.


Complications:

There are usually no complications.


Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if a bright red patch appears on the white of your child's eye.

Contact your health care provider if you take blood thinners or have bleeding or bruising in other areas.




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