Subconjunctival hemorrhage - RTO knowledge: What does RTO stand for in patient instructions?

• A. Return To Office
• B. Return To Optometrist
• C. Redirect To Ophthalmology
• D. Refer To Other.

Answer: (A)

RTO on patient instructions stands for Return To Office. This is a standard directive telling the patient to come back to the clinic for a re-evaluation or follow-up visit, rather than routing to a different provider or just scheduling a vague referral. In the context of a subconjunctival hemorrhage, many cases are benign and resolve on their own, but a return visit is advised if new symptoms arise (like vision changes, increasing pain, trauma, or recurrent bleeding) or to confirm that the bleed has completely resolved. The other phrases would imply different destinations or unclear instructions, whereas Return To Office clearly communicates a follow-up at the same clinic.