Ellijay, GA
A 30-year-old female asked:
What causes swollen blood vessels behind your eye?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Harold Peltananswered
Ophthalmology 30 years experience
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.
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Dr. Olivia Liaoanswered
Ophthalmology 33 years experience
Need further testing: There could be several causes for swollen blood vessels in the retina, but you would need further workup.
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Last updated May 18, 2019
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