Question 1

what are the causes of ruptured blood vessels in the eye?

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Many: The most common cause of a conjunctival hemorrhage is dry eye.  This can be worsened by use of anticoagulants such as Aspirin or coumadin (warfarin).  Rarely, the burst vessel may be due to extremely high blood pressure or clotting problem.  If you have a headache or the hemorrages are recurrent, be seen soon.

Question 2

why do blood vessels in the eye sometimes rupture?

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Common in DM: Neovascularization in dm which causes proliferation of new  blood vessles - defective structurally and fracture easily. Also other conditions like shearing force from blunt trauma, athletic events related injuryhead injury , htn, vasculitic conditions like rhumatoid arthritis from inflammation of vessels, head rocking in children, structural abn.Aneurysms of vessesls, anticoagulants-asa, Coumadin (warfarin) it occ.

Question 3

what are the causes of ruptured blood vessels in eyes? what can i do to help it heal?

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Dryness: The vast majority of conjunctival hemorrhages are caused by dry eyes which can be helped with artificial tears.  Sometimes, the bleeding can be worsened by use of anticoagulants such as Coumadin (warfarin) or plavix.  Other causes include uncontrolled blood pressure and bleeding disorders.  If you have headaches or other symptoms, please see your ophthalmologist right away.

Question 4

what are the causes of broken blood vessels in the eye?

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Many: The most common cause of a conjunctival hemorrhage is dry eye.  This can be worsened by use of anticoagulants such as Aspirin or coumadin (warfarin).  Rarely, the burst vessel may be due to extremely high blood pressure or clotting problem.  If you have a headache or the hemorrages are recurrent, be seen soon.

Question 5

what causes broken blood vessels in the eye without pain?

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Usually dry eyes.: A burst blood vessel should have little to no sensation. Often times patients come to us with a red eye and little else and this is usually due to dry eyes and use of anticoagulants. If you have a burst vessel and persistent headache this can signifiy severe hypertension - get seen today.

Question 6

is it okay to workout with broken blood vessels in the eye?

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Probably ok: If it's just a broken vessel in the white of the eye, should be no problem. This is called a conjunctival hemorhage. It could be a hint of other problems like high blood pressure or too much blood thinner. If you have other health problems or any change in vision you should see a doctor.

Question 7

is it normal to be able to see the blood vessels in the eye?

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In or on the eye?: If you mean those that are on the white of the eye, they can certainly be prominent. If they have become this way recently, you should have your eyes examined.  If you can see a branching pattern when your eye is rubbed (don't try this if you don't see it), you are experiencing the vessels of the retina in a negative fashion.  This is normal.

Question 8

how do you get rid of enlarged, or large gathering of blood vessels in the eye safely?

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Exam first: The primary goal is to determine why there is an enlarged or engorged group of vessels on the eye.  Is there an underlying tumor with a sentinel feeding vessel or is there a pterygium?  If no cause is found and the blood vessels are unsightly, excision with cautery usually proves to be successful.

Question 9

can erythromycin be used for popped blood vessels in the eye?

Accepted Answer

No: Erythromycin is an antibiotic which can help with infection but will have no effect on vessels that are bleeding.

Question 10

are there any cure for broken blood vessels on the eye?

Accepted Answer

Self limited: This condition, known as a subconjunctival hemorrhage, is usually very benign, and does not require any treatment.  Usually fully resolved within 1 to 2 weeks.

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