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Dr - I Have Noticed A Mark On The White

Posted on Wed, 18 Nov 2020

Question: Dr - I have noticed a mark on the white of my left eye on the side away from my nose. It was going. AwY with no more tear eye drops. Its back . Do u have any idea what is going on? Should i see a optomologist or retinologist 8r?... i had cataract surgery two years ago. I am a diabetic under contrail . A1c two weeks ago was 6.6 . . Age 76-marty

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Sub conjunctival hemorrhage in the left eye

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

I have examined the image thoroughly and I am of the opinion that it’s a sub conjunctival haemorrhage in the left eye.

This is quite common in people with increased blood pressure. Many a times, due to increased blood pressure early in the morning, the tiny blood vessels in the eye and elsewhere in the body gives away at its weakest point causing the capillary blood to spill in the surrounding region.

No intervention is required at the current juncture. It should clear off within a week.
1. You can continue to use the tear drops.
2. Ensure your blood pressure is under control.
3. Avoid frequent rubbing of the eyes.
4. If the haemorrhage is not subsiding you can definitely consult an apt ophthalmologist for a thorough examination and management.

Hope this answers your query. I would be available for the follow-up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (14 hours later)

I will carefully track my blood pressure. Is this more common. After a person has. Caterac Surgery and lens replacement?- —-What are thr common treatment for this -perscription eye drops???-surgery? Any other typical treatments? -marty

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This is quite common is people who are having issues with increased BP

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Welcome back

1. Do not worry! It is quite common in people who have issues with high blood pressure. The sub-conjunctival hemorrhage could happen irrespective of the cataract surgery.
2. Sub-conjunctival hemorrhage is usually self-limiting. Neither medications nor surgical intervention is required. The minimal hemorrhage would usually clear on it's own through body phagocytosis - it's a nature way of healing the body.
3. You can continue with the tear drops.
4. Avoid rubbing of the eye, violent coughing and excess straining.

Hope this clarifies your doubts. Wish you a speedy recovery.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (7 hours later)

Thank you for answer. Thats to your reply , I know know I meed better medical advise yo deal with serious constipation and related toilet straining . Gi issues had been under great control with meds exercise supplement until a few weeks ago. I will send a wuestion to. Gi doc tomorrow. Thanks agsin gor bringing the straining issue to my attention. I also will be careful about straining will exercising or lifting -‘sincere thanks, msrty

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wish you the best

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing back

Kindly take care of your straining issues. That would solve most of problems.

I wish you the best. God bless you with a wonderful health.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar