“What do broken blood vessels in the eye mean?”
I notice broken blood vessels in my left eye. Is it serious? Should I see a doctor?
2 Answers
Usually broken blood vessels on the outside are from increased pressure from sneezing coughing or straying to go to the bathroom or lifting a heavy object . These things are called Valsalva . If the blood vessels keep breaking there could be a concern that you are not clotting your blood well. This should be checked with an internal medicine doctor or an eyecare professional. Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS
A subconjunctival hemorrhage can be associated with high blood pressure, the use of blood thinners, dry eyes, or itching eyes. In general the blood will clear in a few days. If you have repeated episodes, please contact your ophthalmologist for an examination. Rona Z. Silkiss, MD, FACS Chief, Division of Ophthalmic Plastic, Reconstructive and Orbital Surgery California Pacific Medical Center Silkiss Eye Surgery 400 29th Street Suite 315 Oakland, CA, 94609 Tel: (510)763-0881 Fax: (510)763-0907 www.eyework.com
