Date of last review: Due to be updated

Differential diagnosis

  • Haemorrhagic conjunctivitis
  • Conjunctival neoplasms with secondary haemorrhage
  • Kaposi’s sarcoma

Possible management by Optometrist

Treatment

  • Tear supplement / ocular lubricant if mild ocular irritation is present
  • Consider ocular/orbital involvement in patients on anticoagulation
    • Retinal haemorrhage
    • Diplopia
    • Proptosis

Advice

  • Reassure patient
  • Condition usually clears within 5-10 days

Management Category

  • Management to resolution
  • If recurrent, advise patients on anticoagulation to see general practitioner for INR

Possible management by Ophthalmologist

  • None