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I noticed a popped blood vessel in the far right area of my right eye, that got worse after i woke up. how can i treat this so it doesn't spread more?

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Dr. Michael Roman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It will: Resolve on its own. Not much you can do but watch and wait. Looks bad. But really nothing to be alarmed about. Can be caused by a cough or sneeze. If blood gets into front part of your eye. Seek medical attention. But if it stays in the white portion. It will resolve on its own

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Answered 5/20/2021

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