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I got hit in the eye three years ago. there is a red spot in the eye ever since. looks like a subconjunctival hemmorhage. why has it not been healin?

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Dr. Norma Jo Waxman answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See ophthalmologist: The red spot most likely is from a burst blood vessel. It may or may not reabsorb. However to really get an answer you should see an eye doctor.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 2/26/2016

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A member asked:

I got hit in the eye three years ago. there is a red spot in the eye ever since. looks like a subconjunctival hemmorhage. why has it not been healin?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Norma Jo Waxman answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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