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Red spots in eye after fingernailscratch

2026-05-11 02:15:16
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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Could be subconjunctival bleed
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please consult ophthalmologist online for further management

Answered2026-05-16 10:55:53

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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

Answered2026-05-12 15:36:31

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It's subconjunctival haemrhhoage.. Resolves on its own
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Conservative management

Answered2026-05-12 11:23:59

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Red spots indicates mild bleed in white eye Please consult for proper treatment

Answered2026-05-12 10:29:31

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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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May be sch. Pl share the pic.

Answered2026-05-17 07:06:07

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Could be small bleed. Please consult

Answered2026-05-13 12:25:28

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