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Are blood blisters in the eye serious?

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Bloody: Usually not...But if you have pain or any decrease in vision, call your eye doctor right away.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 9/6/2013

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Usually No: Subconjunctival hemorrhages are not serious in and of themselves. The cause of repeated hemorages should be investigated as it can be a sign of hypertension, blood clotting disorder, liver problems or other more rare causes.

Answered 9/8/2013

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