Archive for February 11th, 2021

Red Eye (Subconjunctival Haemorrhage)

A subconjunctival haemorrhage is bleeding underneath the conjunctiva. It can occur after a sudden or severe sneeze or cough, heavy lifting, straining, vomiting or even rubbing one’s eyes too roughly. It can also occur as a side effect of eye surgery or blood thinners. It can look very scary and alarming, but it’s usually harmless. […]