How is a subconjunctival hemorrhage diagnosed?
Your ophthalmologist will take a medical, eye, and medication history to determine what events were leading up to the subconjunctival hemorrhage and will also perform an examination. Your blood pressure may also be checked. If trauma was the cause, a more thorough examination will usually be performed. Once the diagnosis of subconjunctival hemorrhage is made, your ophthalmologist might be able to tell you the cause and if there is any sign of damage to the eye. In newborn infants, subconjunctival hemorrhage can occasionally be found as a result of the birth process. Shaken baby syndrome should be considered in young children with subconjunctival hemorrhages in both eyes. What is the treatment for a subconjunctival hemorrhage? Usually, no treatment is needed. Over-the-counter artificial tears can be applied to the eye if mild irritation is present. The eye does not require a patch. The use of aspirin or other medication that inhibits clotting should be avoided. If you are taking aspirin
