Suggest Treatment For Subconjunctival Hemorrhage

Posted on Mon, 15 Sep 2014

Question: I have a blood looking spot in my eye that is rather large and also along the bottom of my eye . the symptom finder says that there should be no pain if I have a subconjunctival hemorrhage but my eye is sore and feels like something is scratching it but I don't see anything in my eye. I woke up with it on Wednesday and it is about the same no better no worse..I have been taking Advil for the discomfort but the Wedmd site says not to as it could cause additional bleeding. I returned from a five week trip from XXXXXXX about two weeks ago not sure if the change in climate or stopping the antimalaria antibiotic would have anything to do with it; should I wait two weeks to see if it clears up or should I think about seeing an eye doctor?

Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It looks like subconjunctival hemorrhage.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Health care magic.

I am Dr. Dadapeer K, an ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye.

I reviewed your history.
From the history it looks like subconjunctival hemorrhage.
Yes a classical subconjunctival hemorrhage is painless condition. However if it has followed minor injury or infection like conjunctivitis soreness can be present.
If you do not have symptoms of dimunition of vision, watering, discharge, photophobia.... then no need to worry. If you have any of these symptoms you need to consult your doctor.

You can use antibiotic eye drops like ciprofloxacin if there is soreness. Other than this no treatment is required. Subconjunctival hemorrhage will resolve over 1-2 weeks slowly.

Advil being a non steroidal antiinflammatory drug can increase the hemorrhage by decreasing clotting. Hence it is better to avoid it if you do not have pain.

If you can send a photo of the affected eye I will confirm the diagnosis for you.

Hope the information is helpful to you.

Thank you.
With regards

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