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What looks like burst blood vessels on shoulders?

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Spider veins?: The most common burst vessel are telangiectasia or "spider veins". They are caused by sun damage and trauma.

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Answered 12/29/2022

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The right side of the sclera in my right eye has gone bright red. It looks like a blood vessel has burst in my eye. I have no other symptoms. Just a feeling of discomfort in my right eye which is how I detected the bright red sclera. What do I do?

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I woke up with what looks like a burst blood vessel in my eye. Is this serious? Should I go to A&E or wait to see an optometrist tomorrow?

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My wife has a very red left eye, looks like a burst vessel. We took a close up photo and there appears to be a raised blood blister style thingin it.?

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