Diseases and Conditions
Subconjunctival hemorrhage (broken blood vessel in eye)
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Prevention
Diagnosis
Treatment
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Risk factors
Risk factors for a subconjunctival hemorrhage include:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Certain blood-thinning medications, such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven) and aspirin
- Blood-clotting disorders
