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What causes swollen blood vessels behind your eye?
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Swelling of vessels: There can be many causes, most commonly a blockage or occlusion of a retinal vessel. Some people refer to any swelling of the retina as swollen blood vessels. Common causes of retinal edema are diabetes, trauma, and traction on the retina. Your specialist eye md (ophthalmologist) can sort out the cause for you and explain in greater detail.
Answered 12/20/2018
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Need further testing: There could be several causes for swollen blood vessels in the retina, but you would need further workup.
Answered 5/18/2019
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