A 39-year-old member asked:
Ok to fly with burst blood vessel in my eye?
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Dr. George Yanganswered
Ophthalmology 29 years experience
Yes: A broken blood vessel on the surface of the eye is called a subconjuctival hemorrhage. It is the equivalent of a bruise elsewhere on the body. A new subconjuctival hemorrhage can rebleed in the first week, but there is no contraindication of flying in a pressurized cabin.
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Dr. Lloyd Williamsanswered
Ophthalmology 15 years experience
Depends: In your question, you did not indicate where the burst blood vessel is located. If it is in the conjunctiva (giving a red spot on the white part of your eye - called subconjunctival hemorrhage), then flying is fine. If it is in the retina or elsewhere, then maybe not depending on the cause.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Can i fly with a broken eye blood vessel?
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Dr. George Yanganswered
Ophthalmology 29 years experience
Yes: A broken blood vessel on the surface of the eye is called a subconjuctival hemorrhage. It is the equivalent of a bruise elsewhere on the body. A new subconjuctival hemorrhage can rebleed in the first week, but there is no contraindication of flying in a pressurized cabin.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Can i still exercise if i burst a blood vessel in my eye doing it?
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Dr. Daniel Wachtelanswered
Ophthalmology 61 years experience
Yes, gently.: If you are taking blood thinner medication and are getting frequent blood- shot eyes and black and blue marks on your body, be sure to inform your physician. Gentle exersize (not high impact or strenuous weight lifting) is usually possible.
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