Bleeding Under the Conjunctiva (Subconjunctival Hemorrhage) Medically reviewed by Ann Marie Griff, O.D. — Written by Helen Colledge — Updated on August 29, 2018 Causes ...

Answer: A sub-conjunctival hemorrhage is similar to a bruise on the skin — it is like a “bruise” on the eye. It normally appears as a single, concentrated spot of red on the white of the eye.

Distinctive signs: preauricular lymphadenopathy, petechial and subconjunctival hemorrhage, corneal epithelial defect, ... Neonate/Infant: Eyelid edema, bulbar conjunctival injection, ...

Usually, a red spot on the eye occurs when blood collects under the conjunctiva due to a subconjunctival hemorrhage. Causes include sneezing, coughing, excess physical strain, irritation, contact ...

Hemorrhage in or under the conjunctiva may also hide the scleral defect and/or prolapsed uveal tissue. Exploratory surgery is indicated when a scleral wound cannot be ruled out.