The term for a pooling of blood between the conjunctiva and episclera is called:

The term for a pooling of blood between the conjunctiva and episclera is called:

• A. Hyphema
• B. Conjunctivitis
• C. Subconjunctival hemorrhage
• D. Blepharitis

Answer: (C)

Subconjunctival hemorrhage occurs when blood collects in the space between the conjunctiva and the sclera (episclera). Tiny vessels in the conjunctiva rupture, causing a bright red patch on the white of the eye. It looks alarming but is usually painless, with normal vision and no discharge. It often follows a sudden increase in venous pressure from sneezing, coughing, heavy lifting, or eye rubbing, though it can also result from minor trauma. The condition typically resolves on its own as the blood is gradually absorbed over one to two weeks. This is different from a hyphema, which is blood pooling in the anterior chamber of the eye (between the cornea and the iris) and can affect vision and cause pain. Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva with redness and discharge, and blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelid margins. If there are vision changes, pain, persistent symptoms, or trauma, seek an eye examination.

Subconjunctival hemorrhage occurs when blood collects in the space between the conjunctiva and the sclera (episclera). Tiny vessels in the conjunctiva rupture, causing a bright red patch on the white of the eye. It looks alarming but is usually painless, with normal vision and no discharge. It often follows a sudden increase in venous pressure from sneezing, coughing, heavy lifting, or eye rubbing, though it can also result from minor trauma. The condition typically resolves on its own as the blood is gradually absorbed over one to two weeks.

This is different from a hyphema, which is blood pooling in the anterior chamber of the eye (between the cornea and the iris) and can affect vision and cause pain. Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva with redness and discharge, and blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelid margins. If there are vision changes, pain, persistent symptoms, or trauma, seek an eye examination.