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Can Latanoprost Cause Subconjunctival Hemorrhage?

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Posted on Wed, 9 Nov 2016
Question: I have bleeding in the left area of my eye. I noticed it this morning for the first time. No pain or blurry vision at this time Taking latanoprost for glaucoma. I am 70 years old. What is the cause of the bleeding? Treatment? Do I need immediate medical intervention? Thank you. YYYY@YYYY
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Bleeding eye

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns

I am sorry to hear that you noticed bleeding from your left eye this morning. This is due to the eye drops. I would recommend using pressure on the eye or a cold compress to help reduce the bleeding. If you are taking aspirin for heart health it will also increase your risk of bleeding and may contribute to the bleeding. For safety sake I recommend that you call your ophthalmologist just to inform them of the bleeding and see if that have any additional recommendations.

I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions.
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Can Latanoprost Cause Subconjunctival Hemorrhage?

Brief Answer: Bleeding eye Detailed Answer: Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns I am sorry to hear that you noticed bleeding from your left eye this morning. This is due to the eye drops. I would recommend using pressure on the eye or a cold compress to help reduce the bleeding. If you are taking aspirin for heart health it will also increase your risk of bleeding and may contribute to the bleeding. For safety sake I recommend that you call your ophthalmologist just to inform them of the bleeding and see if that have any additional recommendations. I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions.