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Are bloodshot eyes a sign of head injury?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Not really: Blood shot eyes can be from many things but head injury is not one of them.

Answered 2/23/2018

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Dr. Soren Singel answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Basal skull fracture: If the blood is in the sclera (pink eye), not necessarily related to the head injury. If blood is tracking into the eye sockets, likely related to a basal skull fracture.

Answered 9/8/2013

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