Accepted Answer

It is most liely to be a sub-conjunctival hemorrhage. Although its appearance may be alarming, a subconjunctival hemorrhage is generally a painless and harmless condition. Had it been a pin eye there would have been watering, swelling, irritation etc. The causes of a sub-conjunctival hemorrhage could be - Minor eye trauma increased venous pressur Strenuous Exercising Coughing Vomiting Sneezing Blood dyscrasia (rare) Severe hypertension A subconjunctival hemorrhage is typically a self-limiting condition that requires no treatment in the absence of infection or significant trauma. At the most you can use a lubricating eye drop like Refresh Tears 3 times a day. Thanks. Please, click the ACCEPT BUTTON so that I can get my dues. BONUS and a POSITIVE FEEDBACK will be appreciated.

Expert:	Dr. Shariq Riaz
Pos. Feedback:	97.2 %
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Answered:	11/2/2009

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MBBS, MS from KGMU, India (one of the best medical colleges in India)