See an eye doctor promptly to confirm the cause
Do not rub or press the eye
Use cold compresses for the first 24 hours if there is recent injury
Use artificial tears if the eye feels irritated
Avoid contact lenses until the eye is healed
Avoid heavy lifting, straining, and bending over
Avoid blood-thinning medicines unless prescribed
Monitor for worsening pain, vision changes, or increasing redness
Seek urgent care immediately if there is severe pain, blurred vision, light sensitivity, headache, nausea, or eye trauma
Let the blood clot or blood spot clear on its own if it is a subconjunctival hemorrhage
Follow all treatment instructions from your eye doctor