Conjunctival bleeding

MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING - II BSC NURSING III YEAR EYE DISORDER

1. Conjunctival bleeding Mr. Manikandan.T , RN., RM., M.Sc (N)., D.C.A .,( Ph.D ) Assistant Professor, Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing, VMCON, Puducherry .

2. Definition Rupture of tiny blood vessels underneath the conjunctiva and sclera causing hemarrhage

3. CAUSES Hypertension Basal skull fracture Eye trauma Bleeding disorder High venous pressure – sneezing, coughing, heavy lifting, diving fro hieght

4. Symptoms bright red patch on the white (sclera) and conjunctiva of your eye.

5. Diagnosis H.C P/E EYE Exam

6. Management Antibiotics Avoid aspirin