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Blood vessel burst in my eye leaving it very red?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes.this is a bruise: that will resolve over the next two weeks called a sub-conjunctival hemorrhage.Looks terrible but is harmless.if not slowly resolving over next 2 wks,have a professional take a look.

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Answered 7/20/2014

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A member asked:

Blood vessel burst in my eye leaving it very red?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Dr Iwata and another doctor agreed

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