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Is it bad if you get hit in the eye and the white part of your eye starts bleeding?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Possibly!: You need the eye examined. You may only have a broken blood vessel or possibly something more serious such as an open globe which could lead to blindness. Have an exam immediately.
Answered 9/3/2013
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Not always: Bleeding in the white part of the eye is called subconjunctival hemorrhage. By itself, it is not serious, but it can cover something more serious like a laceration in the sclera (the white part of the eye. Additionally, the eye can have trauma to the retina, iris, and other structures when struck hard enough to cause bleeding. It is best to have it checked out.
Answered 9/13/2013
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