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Hemorragia subconjuntival

Nombres alternativos:

Ojo rojo

Tratamiento:

No se necesita ningún tratamiento, pero la persona debe hacerse revisar la presión arterial de manera regular.

Expectativas (pronóstico):

La hemorragia subconjuntival generalmente desaparece de manera espontánea en alrededor de una semana.

Complicaciones:

Generalmente no se presentan complicaciones.

Situaciones que requieren asistencia médica:

Se debe consultar con el médico si aparece un parche rojo brillante en la esclerótica del ojo.

Referencias:

Behrman RE. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 17th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2004; 1045.

Yanoff M, Duker JS, Augsburger JJ, et al. Ophthalmology . 2nd ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2004:404-411.

El ojo

El ojo

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