Can a subconjunctival hemorrhage be prevented?
Subconjunctival Hemorrhage At A Glance • Subconjunctival Hemorrhage Glossary • Subconjunctival Hemorrhage Index Can a subconjunctival hemorrhage be prevented? If you are having frequent subconjunctival hemorrhages or your subconjunctival hemorrhage is associated with easy bruising or bleeding elsewhere, you should have a medical evaluation for an underlying bleeding or clotting problem. Treatment of such an underlying condition may prevent future hemorrhages. Subconjunctival Hemorrhage At A Glance • The conjunctiva is the thin, moist, transparent membrane that covers the white part of the eye (called the sclera) and the inside of the eyelids. The conjunctiva is the outermost protective coating of the eyeball. • The conjunctiva contains nerves and many small blood vessels. These blood vessels are usually barely visible but become larger and more visible if the eye is inflamed. These blood vessels are somewhat fragile and their walls may break easily, resulting in a subconjunctival hemor
