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What Causes Redness In The Outer Area Of The Right Eye?
my baby s right eye is bloodshot in the outer white area and its been there for about 3 days now. should i be concerned? it does not cause her pain but seems to be getting worse. she does not have watery eyes and its only the right outer area of her eye.
Wed, 16 Jul 2014
Hello,
It is likely that she has scratched her eye and caused a blood vessel to burst.It is self limiting and takes about a week or two to disappear. Observe the eye for a week and consult an ophthalmologist if it shows no signs of improvement.
Regards
Dr.Anupama
It is likely that she has scratched her eye and caused a blood vessel to burst.It is self limiting and takes about a week or two to disappear. Observe the eye for a week and consult an ophthalmologist if it shows no signs of improvement.
Regards
Dr.Anupama
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It seems from the history that your baby is having red eyes. Since pain, watering and other symptoms suggestive of inflammation are absent, this seems like subconjunctival hemorrhage. This will resolve on its own by 1-2 weeks.
However this needs confirmation of diagnosis by examination by a ophthalmologist.
If possible do send a photo of the affected eye so that I can confirm the diagnosis.
Thank you
It seems from the history that your baby is having red eyes. Since pain, watering and other symptoms suggestive of inflammation are absent, this seems like subconjunctival hemorrhage. This will resolve on its own by 1-2 weeks.
However this needs confirmation of diagnosis by examination by a ophthalmologist.
If possible do send a photo of the affected eye so that I can confirm the diagnosis.
Thank you
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