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Tag SubConjunctival Hemorrhage

ISSUES THAT CAN AFFECT THE EYES FROM A PUNCH

A single punch can alter the structure and function of the entire eye.

Some of the changes that can occur from a punch to the eyes includes:

  • Ecchymosis (black eye)
  • Subconjunctival hemorrhage
  • Hyphema
  • Blow out fracture
  • Swollen eyelids and it’s surrounding tissues
  • Traumatic cataract
  • Ocular hypertension and secondary glaucoma
  • Retinal detachment

SUBCONJUNCTIVAL HEMORRHAGE (Causes, signs and symptoms, treatment)

SubConjunctival Hemorrhage is simply conjunctival bleeding.

This SubConjunctival Hemorrhage usually present as severe redness on the white of the eye.

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: When there’s trauma to the eye or an increase in intraocular pressure, The conjunctival blood vessels ruptures and leak blood underneath the conjunctiva.

SIGN: Visible blood underneath the conjunctiva.

TREATMENT: This condition is usually self limiting, meaning it resolves on its own.

However, it is best to apply topical antibiotics till It resolves, to avoid infection of the collected blood mass.