Subconjunctival Haemorrhage
Vision?
Normal
Stickiness?
No
Laterality?
Unilateral
Pain?
No, but there may be slight ache coinciding with the onset of the haemorrhage.
Visual acuity?
Normal
Where is the redness?
Redness is solid, due to blood rather than the engorged vessels seen in actual conjunctival injection. Redness may be localised or diffuse.
Stain on cornea?
No
Pupil?
Normal
Is the cornea clear?
Yes
Conjunctival appearance?
Flat and blood red. If the subconjunctival haemorrhage is marked, it may cause the conjunctiva to ‘balloon’ forward.