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Subconjunctival hemorrhage

Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
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How can you care for a subconjunctival hemorrhage?

  • Watch for changes in your eye. It is normal for the red spot on your eyeball to change color as it heals. Just like a bruise on your skin, it may change from red to brown to purple to yellow.
  • Do not take aspirin or products that contain aspirin, which can increase bleeding. Use acetaminophen (Tylenol) if you need pain relief for another problem.
  • Do not take two or more pain medicines at the same time unless the doctor told you to. Many pain medicines have acetaminophen, which is Tylenol. Too much acetaminophen (Tylenol) can be harmful.

Subconjunctival hemorrhage in children: When to call

Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:

  • Your child has signs of an eye infection, such as:
    • Pus or thick discharge coming from the eye.
    • Redness or swelling around the eye.
    • A fever.
  • You see blood over the black part of your child's eye (pupil).
  • Your child has any changes in or problems with vision.
  • Your child has any pain in the eye.

Watch closely for changes in your child's health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:

  • Your child does not get better as expected.

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