Diseases and Conditions

Subconjunctival hemorrhage (broken blood vessel in eye)

Diagnosis

Your doctor or eye doctor will generally diagnose a subconjunctival hemorrhage by looking at your eye. You'll likely need no other tests.

If you have recurrent subconjunctival hemorrhages, your doctor may also:

  • Ask you questions about your general health and symptoms
  • Conduct an eye examination
  • Take your blood pressure
  • Obtain a routine blood test to make sure you don't have a potentially serious bleeding disorder