JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE July issue | Page 76

Black eye A black eye is when the capillaries beneath the skin around the eyes have broken, blood enters the surrounding tissue and discolors it, giving the appearance of bruising. Bleeding under conjunctiva (subconjunctival hemmorhage) If blood has collected under the conjunctiva, the transparent tissue that covers the white of the eye, this is called a subconjunctival hemorrhage. This is not a dangerous condition, and tends to go away by itself within a few weeks. Retinal detachment When the retina separates from the back of the eye, this is known as retinal detachment. It is a medical emergency that can cause partial or total vision loss.