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What Causes Subconjunctival Hemorrhage?
Question: should I see someone about a broken blood vessel in my eye. No pain or blurriness. Just noticed when I looked in the mirror
Brief Answer:
Subconjunctival hemorrhage.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for asking query on HealthcareMagic.
The problem you are having is called subconjunctival hemorrhage. A subconjunctival hemorrhage occurs when a tiny blood vessel breaks just underneath the clear surface of your eye medically termed as conjunctiva. The conjunctiva can't absorb blood quickly, so the blood gets trapped inside it.
Subconjunctival hemorrhage is usually a harmless condition that disappears within two weeks or so.
Artificial tears, hydroxy methylcellulose can be used to soothe any scratchy feeling you have in your eye.
Besides that, the blood in your eye will absorb within about one to two weeks, and you'll need no treatment.
Thanks
Subconjunctival hemorrhage.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for asking query on HealthcareMagic.
The problem you are having is called subconjunctival hemorrhage. A subconjunctival hemorrhage occurs when a tiny blood vessel breaks just underneath the clear surface of your eye medically termed as conjunctiva. The conjunctiva can't absorb blood quickly, so the blood gets trapped inside it.
Subconjunctival hemorrhage is usually a harmless condition that disappears within two weeks or so.
Artificial tears, hydroxy methylcellulose can be used to soothe any scratchy feeling you have in your eye.
Besides that, the blood in your eye will absorb within about one to two weeks, and you'll need no treatment.
Thanks
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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