Subconjunctival haemorrhage

What can you do at home to help?

• Wearing sunglasses may help reduce light sensitivity
• Avoid rubbing or touching your eye

Help with pain management

Simple painkillers can be used after injury, most of which can be bought over the counter in shops, supermarkets or pharmacy’s. Examples are:

• Paracetamol
• Ibuprofen

You may have been prescribed an alternative painkiller, please refer to specific advice for that tablet if this is the case.

When to seek further help?

In most cases, you will not need to return for a further check-up. However, contact your GP or NHS 111 if:

• your eyesight becomes more blurred over time
• the pain and redness are getting a lot worse

If you feel this is an emergency then go to your local Emergency Department