Diseases and Conditions
Subconjunctival hemorrhage (broken blood vessel in eye)
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
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Complications
Prevention
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Causes
The cause of a subconjunctival hemorrhage isn't always known. The following actions may cause a small blood vessel to rupture in your eye:
- Violent coughing
- Powerful sneezing
- Straining
- Vomiting
In some cases, a subconjunctival hemorrhage may result from an eye injury, including:
- Roughly rubbing your eye
- Trauma, such as a foreign object injuring your eye
