Also known as a subconjunctival hemorrhage, a broken blood vessel in the eye is typically a harmless condition that clears up within one to three weeks. Subconjunctival is the term used to describe the space located just beneath the conjunctiva (the clear surface of your eye). The term hemorrhage refers to the breakage of tiny blood vessels. Most people do not realize they have a broken blood vessel until someone tells them or they look in a mirror. This condition is not painful, and typically develops after blunt trauma to the eye. In most cases, treatment is not needed for a subconjunctival hemorrhage. To see more details visit, www.eyehealthweb.com