Question 1

i have myopic macular degeneration. is there anything i can do to prevent the blood vessels from leaking? vitamins, eye drops?

Accepted Answer

Amsler grid: No nutritional supplements, vitamins, eye drops or medications prevent abnormal blood vessel formation (choroidal neovascularization).  Amsler grid home monitoring and regular eye exams are the best defense.

Question 2

can lexapro cause the veins in your eyes to leak blood? or cause cataracts? dont have glaucoma but eye doctor found some blood during exam. been on lexapro 5mg for two weeks?

Accepted Answer

: There are many veins in eyes that can bleed. I would discuss with your eye Dr.

Question 3

thin blood vessels behind the eye, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Retina abnormality??: Are you implying it was noted inside your eye?  Unable to directly "visualize" blood vessels "behind" eye without orbital scanning. I would seek clarification from whomever noted this finding.

Question 4

i have a white cloudy patch on the outer edge of iris. eye gets very irritated and dry? blood vessels always burst around that area. am concerned.

Accepted Answer

This may be: in inflammation of the FAT PAD in your eye and proliferation of the tissue! (called a "PANNIS"

See a BOARD CERTIFIED OPTHAMOLOGIST  as soon as practicable

Hope this helps  Dr Z

Question 5

my outer corner of my eye hurts like the bone. hurts to blink, no redness or swelling. however i have had blood vessels burst in other eye. concerned.

Accepted Answer

Eye hurts and burst: blood vessels.  You need to see your doc ASAP.  He/she may refer you to an eye doctor.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

i popped several blood vessels in my eye and i think its possibly scratched. will i be able to wear contacts or do i need to go get it checked out?

Accepted Answer

: please have your eye checked out prior to using contact lenses.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

why do blood vessels in the eye sometimes rupture?

Accepted Answer

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 9

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.

Question 10

is there anything that can speed up healing of eye blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Bleeding of which eye blood vessels?  On the conjunctiva?  Then avoid taking blood thinners, rubbing the eye, and watch to keep blood pressure normal and not high.  Other than that usually it heals in 7-10 days.

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I have myopic macular degeneration. is there anything i can do to prevent the blood vessels from leaking? vitamins, eye drops?

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Can lexapro cause the veins in your eyes to leak blood? or cause cataracts? dont have glaucoma but eye doctor found some blood during exam. been on lexapro 5mg for two weeks?

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Thin blood vessels behind the eye, should i be concerned?

A member asked:

I have a white cloudy patch on the outer edge of iris. eye gets very irritated and dry? blood vessels always burst around that area. am concerned.

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My outer corner of my eye hurts like the bone. hurts to blink, no redness or swelling. however i have had blood vessels burst in other eye. concerned.

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I popped several blood vessels in my eye and i think its possibly scratched. will i be able to wear contacts or do i need to go get it checked out?

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

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Why do blood vessels in the eye sometimes rupture?

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

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Is there anything that can speed up healing of eye blood vessels?

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