Question 1

what causes broken blood vessels in eyelids?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Broken blood vessels or bruising on the eye ball which is called subconjucttival hemorrhage.  The most important one is high blood pressure that leads to breakage of small blood vessel.  If your blood is thin from use of blood thinner  then may cause easy bruising on your skin and conjunctiva from minor trauma. Other causes: intense coughing, sneezing, blowing nose, heavy lifting and straining.

Question 2

what can i use to cover a broken blood vessel on my eyelid?

Accepted Answer

Make up: Eyepatch or sunglasses.

Question 3

red dot on eyelid is it a broken blood vessel?

Accepted Answer

Broke blood vessel: Broken blood vessels can cause a bruise that may last a couple of weeks. If it doesn't resolve it may be an angioma (benign blood vessel tumor).

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

Botox Bruising: It is common to get bruising around the eyes after having treatment with Botox to this area. The muscles that cause the wrinkles are very superficial in this area and tend to bruise easily. Make sure you see a trained injector, preferably an md, who understands the musculature of the face and proper injecting technique.

Question 5

mom,54,woke up with a flat small red dot on her upper eyelid.dsnt hurt,dsnt look like a stye.broken blood vessel?im anxious.no symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Red dot: Please call an Eye specialist about your mother and I strongly suspect he/she will have her come almost immediately to the specialist!
Hope all goes well - please let me know.

Question 6

i have a broken blood vessel in my eye. help?

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In or on surface?: If it is on the surface (you can see it in the mirror) it is most likely not a problem.  Occasionally blood vessels break on the surface (called sub-conjunctival hemorrhage) and looks bad, but will resolve on its own.  There should not be any pain or vision changes it this occurs.  If this happens mutiple times, see and ophthalmologist (there may be undelying cause).

Question 7

how can i heal broken blood vessel in my eye?

Accepted Answer

With time and...: ...Patience.  Once a vessel breaks, it heals almost immediately.  Unfortunately, the blood that leaked out can stay in place for up to 2 weeks.  Nothing but time will heal this.  Vasoconstrictors (visine (r)) do not help the blood disappear, since they only close the blood vessel that is already healed and do not remove the blood that spilled out.

Question 8

should you exercise with a broken blood vessel in your eye?

Accepted Answer

Fine: A simple subconjunctival hemorrhage is benign ; can use otc tears 3-4x/day till gone ; exercise without restriction. However, true eversion movements should be avoided.

Question 9

i've had a broken blood vessel in my eye for years. is there any cure?

Accepted Answer

Broken blood vessel?: Patients with dry eyes and allergies can rub their eyes and experience recurrent broken blood vessels from the physical trauma of rubbing the eyes.  In some patients it can be due to elevated inr (too much coumadin) or excessive use of Aspirin or ibuprofen.  Treating the dry eye or allergies can reduce this.  If you have easy bruising or bleeding, check with your primary care doctor.

Question 10

camomile eye drops for broken blood vessel?

Accepted Answer

No treatment: I'm unaware of any respectable company producing chamomile eye drops.  There are no eyedrops that will help with broken blood vessels on the eye.  They are harmless and will spontaneously resolve.

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