What is the treatment for subconjunctival hemorrhage with hypertension?

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Treatment for Subconjunctival Hemorrhage with Hypertension

There is no direct evidence on the treatment for subconjunctival hemorrhage with hypertension. However, the following points can be considered:

  • Subconjunctival hemorrhage is often associated with hypertension, and patients with this condition should have their blood pressure checked 1, 2, 3.
  • The management of subconjunctival hemorrhage may involve addressing the underlying cause, such as hypertension, and monitoring for any potential complications 4, 5.
  • In patients with recurrent or persistent subconjunctival hemorrhage, further evaluation is warranted to rule out systemic hypertension, bleeding disorders, and other potential causes 2.
  • Screening for hypertensive retinopathy and other ocular complications of hypertension is recommended in patients with severe systemic hypertension or diabetes 5.
  • Blood pressure management is crucial in patients with hypertension, and subconjunctival hemorrhage may be an indicator of uncontrolled hypertension 1, 3.

References

Research

Spontaneous subconjunctival haemorrhage--a sign of hypertension?

The British journal of ophthalmology, 1992

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Subconjunctival hemorrhage: risk factors and potential indicators.

Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.), 2013

Research

Causes of subconjunctival hemorrhage.

Ophthalmologica. Journal international d'ophtalmologie. International journal of ophthalmology. Zeitschrift fur Augenheilkunde, 1990

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Subconjunctival and external hemorrhage secondary to oral anticoagulation.

Journal of the American Optometric Association, 1990

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[Hypertension and the eye].

Revue medicale suisse, 2015

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