Question 1

woke up and out of no where there is a huge red spot in the white of my eye.  no pain and can see normal. is concern needed?

Accepted Answer

No: Sub conjunctiva hemmorage usually from simple trauma. Rubbing eyes in sleep. No problem as long as blood does not cross limbus. Limbus is the edge of the colored portion of eye.

Question 2

i have been feeling stress, yesterday my neck was tense i cracked it. couple hours later i have red spot in the white area of eye. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Red spot in eye: Sometimes a blood vessel in white part of eye beaks & makes a red spot (hemorrhage) that looks bad but usually isn't. Most resolve without tx. If pain accompanied the spot, see dr/eye specialist.

Question 3

red spot in the white area of my eye with very very slight haze in vision - no pain.

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhage: This is probably a seepage from a small vein in the conjunctiva which creates a very thin pool of blood in the normally closed space between the transparent conjunctiva and the underlying white sclera.  It may increase in size due to spread (not due to further blood leakage) but will be absorbed in 3-10 days.  If it persists after than see your ophthalmologist.

Question 4

i am curious ... i had a red spot in the white section of my eye... it was gone the day after... what is the cause of this? thanks!

Accepted Answer

Blood: It looks like a blood vessel popped and the blood resolved the next day, it can happen if you rubbed your eye if you felt something was in it.

Question 5

i have a large red spot in the white part of my eye. does it need any special attention? it does not hurt and my vision seems the same.

Accepted Answer

depends: If new, this is likely a subconjunctival hemorrage - a small seepage of blood from a vessel in the conjunctiva.  If this has been there for many years, it is likely to be a minor vascular anomaly of no significance.  These can be mentioned during your next routine eye examination.

Question 6

my baby girl has a red spot on her white of her eye. i am worried as to what it could be. also, after every letter i type on here the cursor moves.

Accepted Answer

Red spot on eye: Generally red spots on the white of the eye are small hemorrhages that tend to occur during birth or with strong coughing or occasionally vomiting. They are painless and of no concern but should go away within 2 weeks or so.

Question 7

my daughter has a red spot on the white of her eye, this appeared about 3 years ago, optometrist said its just a freckle  shoul she get it removed?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Most freckles on the whites of the eyes are brownish in color.  Red spots could include minor vascular loops termed angiomas.  Penetrating nerves through the whites look greyish black.  Check with a pediatric ophthalmologist for an accurate diagnosis and the possibility (or need) for removal. This is not something optometrists have the background for.

Question 8

i've got a red spot in my eye. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Could be many things: Depends on location, symptoms, color and onset. Need an eye exam to diagnosis for sure.

Question 9

should i be worried about a red spot in my eye?

Accepted Answer

Red spot on eye: Take a picture and send it if you can. Most red spots are not dangerous; can be due to: irritation, dryness, allergy; broken blood vessel; pinguecula; pterygium; foreign body; tumor. See your eyemd otherwise to be sure nothing of concern if persists or if have any pain or vision change.

Question 10

i need to know what's this red spot near my eye?

Accepted Answer

Not enough info: Hard to say with only a description,  i would recommend a visit to your local ophthalmologist.

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Woke up and out of no where there is a huge red spot in the white of my eye. no pain and can see normal. is concern needed?

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I have been feeling stress, yesterday my neck was tense i cracked it. couple hours later i have red spot in the white area of eye. what is it?

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Red spot in the white area of my eye with very very slight haze in vision - no pain.

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I am curious ... i had a red spot in the white section of my eye... it was gone the day after... what is the cause of this? thanks!

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I have a large red spot in the white part of my eye. does it need any special attention? it does not hurt and my vision seems the same.

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My baby girl has a red spot on her white of her eye. i am worried as to what it could be. also, after every letter i type on here the cursor moves.

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My daughter has a red spot on the white of her eye, this appeared about 3 years ago, optometrist said its just a freckle shoul she get it removed?

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I've got a red spot in my eye. what is it?

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Should i be worried about a red spot in my eye?

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I need to know what's this red spot near my eye?

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