What is subconjunctival hemorrhage?
More commonly known as a burst blood vessel in the eye, a subconjunctival haemorrhage happens when one of the small blood vessels just beneath the eye’s thin protective layer (the conjunctiva) breaks, creating a red patch on the white part of your eye (sclera) where the blood collects.
What causes a burst blood vessel in the eye?
- Straining, coughing or sneezing
- Injury to the eye
- Eye surgery
Symptoms of subconjunctival haemorrhage
The most obvious symptom is the distinctive red patch of blood on the white part of the eye.
Other than that, people won’t tend to experience any other subconjunctival haemorrhage symptoms. You won’t feel any pain and it won’t affect your vision. Some people may have a feeling of fullness in the eye or gritty sensation.
Other than that, people won’t tend to experience any other subconjunctival haemorrhage symptoms. You won’t feel any pain and it won’t affect your vision. Some people may have a feeling of fullness in the eye or gritty sensation.
