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Analysis of subconjunctival hemorrhage.
Nedime Sahinoglu-Keskek1, Selim Cevher2, Ahmet Ergin3
1Nedime Sahinoglu-Keskek, MD, Adana Numune Training and Research Hospital, Ophthalmology 01010 Yuregir, Adana, Turkey.
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
|December 20, 2013
Summary
Subconjunctival hemorrhage (SCH) is more common in men and often affects the temporal areas of the eye. Hypertension is a key associated condition in spontaneous SCH.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Research
Background:
- Subconjunctival hemorrhage (SCH) is a common condition affecting the eye.
- Understanding its associated factors, demographics, and location is crucial for diagnosis and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the associated conditions, gender distribution, and anatomical location of subconjunctival hemorrhage.
- To differentiate characteristics between traumatic and spontaneous SCH.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective, observational study of 50 patients diagnosed with SCH.
- Data collected included age, gender, medical history, ocular history, and hemorrhage location within four defined conjunctival areas.
Main Results:
- SCH predominantly affected men (58%) with a mean age of 29.56 years.
- Traumatic SCH (68%) was more common than spontaneous SCH (32%).
- Hemorrhages were most frequent in the temporal conjunctival areas (40.5%).
Conclusions:
- Hypertension was the most associated condition in spontaneous SCH.
- Temporal areas were the most common site for SCH overall and in traumatic cases.
- Spontaneous SCH affected nasal and temporal areas equally, and traumatic SCH was more prevalent in men.
