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Do more than usual red veins in whites of my eyes mean there is something wrong with my optic nerves?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Red veins: Nothing is wrong with your optic nerves nor your vision. Your eyes may be irritated or you male have optic conjunctivitis.

Answered 7/15/2015

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Dr. Jeffrey Whitman answered

No: No relationship between optic nerve and the vessels on the surface of the eyes in most cases. You may just have irritation on the surface---see an ophthalmologist for treatment.

Dr Baez agreed

Answered 12/29/2016

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A member asked:

Do more than usual red veins in whites of my eyes mean there is something wrong with my optic nerves?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr. Jeffrey Whitman answered

Dr Baez agreed

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