Journal Published Online: 01 July 1978
Volume 23, Issue 3

Bilateral Linear Subconjunctival Hemorrhage in a Trauma Patient

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Subconjunctival hemorrhage may be associated with many forms of trauma including Valsalva's maneuvers induced by heavy lifting, straining at stool, vomiting, and coughing. It may also occur from innocuous minor trauma associated with merely rubbing the eye, or it may be associated with sudden venous congestion of the head. The accumulation of blood beneath the conjunctiva may also occur secondary to blunt trauma or blast injury [1–3]. This case report represents an incident of an extremely unusual manifestation of subconjunctival hemorrhage associated with a gunshot wound to the chest.

Author Information

Rothouse, LS
Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, Ga.
Sayers, RJ
Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, Ga.
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Stock #: JFS10700J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS10700J