What is the definition or description of: subconjunctival hemorrhage?

See Below: This is when a blood vessel along the outer surface of the eye breaks, causing blood to ooze out into the space between the conjunctiva and the sclera.

Broken vessel: The conjunctiva lines the surface of the eye and inside of the eyelids. There is a potential space between the conj. And the eye that can be filled with fluid, such as blood, if a superficial vessel of the conj. Breaks. This can look dramatically red. Commonly, this happens overnight spontaneously. Coughing, straining, sneezing, and rubbing are also causes. Blood thinners can make it worse.