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Red spots in eye after fingernailscratch
About 7–8 hours ago, my fingernail accidentally scratched my eye. After that, I noticed two small red spots on the white part of my eye. There is a slight burning sensation, but I have no vision problem and no severe pain.
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It’ sounds like a sub conjunctival hemorrhage , nothing to worry
Use an antibiotic eyedrip ( moxifloxacin ) thrice a day for five days
Don’t rub and scratch
You will be fine
The blood will dissolve by itself in two weeks
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Review with an eye doctor if anything deteriorates
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It's subconjunctival haemrhhoage.. Resolves on its own
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Conservative management
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Red spots indicates mild bleed in white eye
Please consult for proper treatment
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Eye drop moxifloxacin 4 times
Eye drop refresh tears 4 times
Consult ophthalmologist if problem persists or any diminution of vision occurs
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Could be small bleed. Please consult
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