What to do if the white of the eye is cut and bleeding

The white of the eye is anatomically the scleral structure of the eye, as the sclera is white and the surface is transparent with the conjunctiva. If it is a scleral cut it should be carefully examined for hidden wounds under the conjunctiva. If there is a wound of more than 1 mm or longer, sutures are required depending on the situation. If the scratch is relatively minor and there is no wound, conservative treatment with antibacterial eye drops to prevent infection is usually sufficient. If the patient’s wound bleeds more, it may be a ruptured conjunctival blood vessel and should be carefully examined at the hospital. If the wound is more neatly aligned and does not continue to bleed, conservative treatment may also be an option. If the conjunctival wound is relatively large, even the sclera also has a wound, it should be sutured in time to avoid secondary infection, so it must be examined in a regular medical institution, and sometimes there may be hidden and not easily detected wounds, which should also be taken seriously.