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Hi im 21. i discovered a single red dot on the white of my eye. doesnt hurt. what could this be from??

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Whites of their eyes: The most common cause of a red spot on the white of the eye is a tiny blood vessel that might bleed after a bump, coughing or vomiting hard, called a subconjunctival hemorrhage. These usually disappear after a few days and do not affect vision

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 11/28/2016

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A member asked:

Hi im 21. i discovered a single red dot on the white of my eye. doesnt hurt. what could this be from??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christine Hom answered

Dr Cremers agreed

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