Subconjunctival hemorrhage (SCH) is bleeding from small blood vessels underneath the conjunctiva, the thin clear skin covering the sclera (white outer layer) of the eye.
SCH is diagno...
Usually, the patient notices redness in the mirror or another person mentions it to the patient.
Generally, patients do not have ocular symptoms like pain, light sensitivity or decreas...
Reassurance is important.
SCH self-resolves with time.
Artificial tears can be used four times a day as needed for eye irritation (3)[C].
Control BP.
Control blood glucose.
Cont...
Follow up only if the SCH does not self-resolve
If SCH recurs, then work up patient for systemic associations such as bleeding disorders (3)[C] or diabetes.
H11.30 Conjunctival hemorrhage, unspecified eye
H11.31 Conjunctival hemorrhage, right eye
H11.32 Conjunctival hemorrhage, left eye
H11.33 Conjunctival hemorrhage, bilateral
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SCH is a clinical diagnosis. The condition is typically asymptomatic and most will self-resolve within 2 weeks.
Risk factors include trauma, valsalva, HTN, and diabetes.
Indications for ...
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