Subconjunctival Hemorrhage - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- Subconjunctival hemorrhage, also known as subconjunctival hemorrhage, or hyposphagma, occurs when a tiny blood vessel breaks just underneath the clear surface of the eye (conjunctiva).

Symptoms-

Bright red patch on the white (sclera) portion of the eye

Scratchy feeling on the surface the eye

Causes-
The exact cause of a Subconjunctival hemorrhage isn't always known. The probable causes are :

Coughing

Sneezing

Vomiting

Diabetes

High blood pressure (hypertension)

Blood-clotting disorders

Influenza

Malaria

Lupus

Accidental injury or Trauma, due to the foreign object in the eye

Surgery

Eyestrain

Eye infections

Lifting heavy objects

Eye rubbing

Side effects of certain drugs, including aspirin (Bufferin) and steroids

Vitamin C deficiency

Specialists to visit
General Physician
Ophthalmologist
Optometrist

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References-
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
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https://www.webmd.com