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Broken blood vessel in eye (subconjunctival hemorrhage)
A condition that occurs when a tiny blood vessel breaks just underneath the clear lining covering the white surface of the eye (the conjunctiva).
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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A 46-year old asked:
What are some treatment options for subconjunctival hemorrhage (broken blood vessel in the eye)?
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A 41-year old asked:
Do the blood vessels in the iris burst or break in the same way a subconjunctival hemorrhage happens in the whites of the eye?
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A 40-year old asked:
Why is it when the eye suffers a subconjunctival hemorrhage the blood does not enter the iris?
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A 28-year old male asked:
Botox today around eyes caused a pretty bad ugly blood vessel hemerage in 1 of my eyes no effect on vision am i okay ?? how long before it clears?
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A 22-year old female asked:
How long does it take for my burst eye vessel to recover? As in the blood to disperse?
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A 34-year old asked:
Can you tell me how I can get rid of a popped blood vessel in my eye in a day?
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A 47-year old asked:
Is there anything that can speed up healing of eye blood vessels?
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A 36-year old asked:
Could violent vomiting cause a broken blood vessel in my eyeball?
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A 41-year old asked:
If you get frequent blood vessels bursts in your eye could this be a symptom of something more serious?
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A 31-year old asked:
Burst blood vessel in your eye getting bigger?
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A 39-year old asked:
Will clear eyes or visine irritate my eyes if it has a popped blood vessel?
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A 36-year old asked:
What are the causes of ruptured blood vessels in eyes? What can I do to help it heal?
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A 34-year old asked:
How do you get rid of enlarged, or large gathering of blood vessels in the eye safely?
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A 46-year old asked:
If you pop a blood vessel in eye does visine irritate it?
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A 53-year old asked:
Is it normal to have a constant headache since a burst blood vessel in my eye?
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A 45-year old female asked:
4 broken blood vessels in left eye in two weeks- notice after light excercise. Have high BP and asthma?
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A 66-year old female asked:
I have been diagnosed with thyroid nodules and extra blood vessels in my eye within a week apart. No vascular or diebetic problems. Are they related?
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A 28-year old male asked:
Got botox for crows feet and lower eyelids i got a broken blood vessel in1of my eyes during dark red in color and large but vision is fine am i okay?
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A 36-year old asked:
Is it safe to swim with popped eye blood vessel?
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A 32-year old asked:
How do I safely get rid of this blood vessel under my eye?
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A 31-year old asked:
Is it possible to you burst a blood vessel in your eye from power vomiting?
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A 36-year old asked:
I've had brown, popped blood vessel in my eye for a couple of years. Can it be removed?
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A 32-year old asked:
Can i fly with a broken eye blood vessel?
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A 40-year old asked:
What can cause a blood vessel to burst in eye?
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A 33-year old asked:
Is it safe to swim with a burst blood vessel in your eye?
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A 49-year old asked:
Should you exercise with a broken blood vessel in your eye?
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A 43-year old asked:
Blood vessel broke in eye almost healed. can i wear contacts?
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A 24-year old asked:
Should I go to the doctor if I have a broken blood vessel in my eye?
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A 44-year old asked:
Should I go to a doctor if I have a burst blood vessel in both eyes?
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A 35-year old asked:
I've had a broken blood vessel in my eye for years. Is there any cure?
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