Question 1

what is the definition or description of: cherry red spots on retina?

Accepted Answer

Arterial occlusion: The most common cause of this is when the central retinal artery becomes occluded.  The retinal ganglion cells in this case swell from anoxic edema but there are no such cells at the fovea, so the red circulation underneath the retina appears as a cherry red spot.  This can also occur in inherited lipid storage diseases such as Niemann-Pick disease.

Question 2

can a cherry angioma be a small (1to 2 mm) raised purple bump with small red spots on it?

Accepted Answer

Cherry angioma: And does not blanch with pressure. Could be. If we do 2nd opinion you can send pictures which will help a lot.

Question 3

what are some causes for red spots on my eyelids and under my eye?

Accepted Answer

Rash?: Some skin rash secondary to make up use, eczema, dermatitis etc....You should provide more specific info...Such as how long you have had this, what makes it worse or better, any new skincare/make up product?

Question 4

i have lots of angiokeratomas on my thighs & arms. most are cherry red but some spots are a light brown color. can angiokeratomas be brown/flesh color?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These can be brownish in color. They can be sporadic or occur in fabry's disease. Fabrazyme (agalsidase beta) is now available as a treatment for fabry's disease to prevent progression of kidney disease associated with it.

Question 5

my baby rubs her eyes a lot...especially when tired and has little red spots under her eye. they look like little red pimples/sores. is it irritation?

Accepted Answer

Rubbing eyes: Her eyes may be itching because of allergy, possibly from a stuffed animal. Pimples under her eyes are from the irritation.

Question 6

my right eye is swollen and very itchy but i don't see and red spots what should i do ?

Accepted Answer

Allergy?: You might have introduced an allergen into your right eye (e.g. after petting an animal then touching your right eye). If only the lids were involved, then a contact allergen is more likely the cause- in which case the symptoms may not appear until 24-72 hrs after the contact. Nail polish (before completely dried) is one of the more common causes.

Question 7

my daughter had red spots around eye after dentist sedation. is this an allergic reaction?

Accepted Answer

Conjunctival: Hemorrhages. These are not anything to worry about.  They will resolve in a few weeks without any intervention.

Question 8

what would cause my puncta or corner of my eye to be red and itchy? it doesnt really hurt just feels irrated. it started this morning i have seasonal allergies. also been having red spots on face with this itch.. like hives kinda. what could this be

Accepted Answer

Allergic: Allergies can cause your eye to be red and itchy, but since it's only one eye that's involved and since there are red spots on your face, rather than things like pollen, I would suspect something your hands came in contact with. It could be cosmetics, hair spray, or other materials. Avoid using these and if symptoms and signs clear, try reintroducing the use of one item at a time if you want to fi

Question 9

red eye lines , red spots on the corner of eye .. play my phone a lot .. eye degree 500+ . wearing specs .. no eye drops nothing else help please !

Accepted Answer

Depends how long?: If you've just noticed it now, and it's not hurting, and just red spot, make sure your doctor watches it. If it's spreading, painful, and you keep touching it, or related to possible dust orbacteria from phone use, or a recent viral cold, and no discharge, try using lubricating saline drops (without perservative).Then, have your eye doctor examine you fully. It could be just irritated capillaries.

Question 10

what is the best treatment for cherry red spot in the back of the eyes?

Accepted Answer

Where: Cherry red spot is a term used in the retina after the central retinal artery occlusion.  If some one has this the person needs immediate medical attention by both eye doc and internal med doc.  The source for emboli could be carotid or cardiac (heart).  The person needs echo cardiogram and carotid doppler.

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Can a cherry angioma be a small (1to 2 mm) raised purple bump with small red spots on it?

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What are some causes for red spots on my eyelids and under my eye?

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I have lots of angiokeratomas on my thighs & arms. most are cherry red but some spots are a light brown color. can angiokeratomas be brown/flesh color?

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My baby rubs her eyes a lot...especially when tired and has little red spots under her eye. they look like little red pimples/sores. is it irritation?

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My right eye is swollen and very itchy but i don't see and red spots what should i do ?

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My daughter had red spots around eye after dentist sedation. is this an allergic reaction?

A member asked:

What would cause my puncta or corner of my eye to be red and itchy? it doesnt really hurt just feels irrated. it started this morning i have seasonal allergies. also been having red spots on face with this itch.. like hives kinda. what could this be

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Red eye lines , red spots on the corner of eye .. play my phone a lot .. eye degree 500+ . wearing specs .. no eye drops nothing else help please !

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What is the best treatment for cherry red spot in the back of the eyes?

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