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I got contacts a few days ago. today while i was putting one in the right eye i noticed top inside corner of my eye was blood red. what could this be?

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Eye: Most likely irritation from the contact and or a sub conjunctival hemorrhage which can be spontaneous or from irritation. Increase your use of the artificial tears. See the doctor if it worsens

Answered 3/8/2015

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A member asked:

I got contacts a few days ago. today while i was putting one in the right eye i noticed top inside corner of my eye was blood red. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Zachary Veres answered

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