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A subconjunctival haemorrhage is caused by a bleeding blood vessel under the conjunctiva. Patients may not have noticed any symptoms. Subconjunctival haemorrhages usually have no cause but may occur after coughing or vomiting excessively. They can also be caused by mild trauma.
It is not usually necessary to refer isolated subconjunctival haemorrhage.
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Clinic Type: Not Otherwise Specified
Service: DRSS-Eastern and Northern-Ophthalmology-Optom Only-Devon ICB- 15N
If emergency – send direct to local hospital
This guideline has been signed off by NHS Devon
Publication date: May 2022