Bilateral bulbar subconjunctival hemorrhage associated with H1N1 vaccination
Journal
Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology
Journal Volume
1
Journal Issue
1
Date Issued
2011-01-01
Author(s)
Abstract
Subconjunctival hemorrhage (SCH) is a common eye disorder that is characterized by the sudden onset of a flat area of bleeding under the conjunctiva. Although SCH is a well-known and relatively common disease, the cause in a number of cases remains unknown. Here, we report an unusual ocular presentation of bulbar SCH in a patient who had received an influenza vaccine. Patients who present with SCH other than trauma episode should be evaluated with metabolic diseases or coagulopathy. Although there are rare cases of SCH related to vaccination, we should closely follow a patient if there is a risk of the SCH becoming bleeding disorder. To our knowledge, the features of SCH related to vaccination have not been reported. © 2011, The Ophthalmologic Society of Taiwan. Published by Elsevier Taiwan LLC.
Subjects
H1N1 vaccine | Influenza vaccine | Subconjunctival hemorrhage
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Type
journal article