A 36-year-old member asked:
how long will it take for a broken blood vessel in the eye to heal?
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Dr. Tim Conrad answered
Ophthalmology 34 years experience
1-2 weeks: Typically.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
How long does it take a broken blood vessel in the eye to fully heal?
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Dr. David Kira answered
Ophthalmology 21 years experience
2-3 weeks: Even a single drop of blood with a subconjunctival hemorrhage can have a dramatic appearance. Just like a bruise, it usually takes 10-21 days to resolve as the blood breaks down. Be sure to use some artificial tears for irritation and if the hemorrhage is accompanied by any other symptoms, see your ophthalmologist.
6284 viewsAnswered Dec 3, 2019
A 35-year-old member asked:
Is it okay to wear contacts with a broken blood vessel in the eye?
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Dr. Robert Chang answered
Specializes in Ophthalmology
Probably: Should be ok to wear contacts lens even with a subconjunctival hemorrhage. However you may want to rest your eye first.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
What does a broken blood vessel in the eye mean?
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Dr. Hamid Sajjadi answered
Ophthalmology 40 years experience
Usually nothing: Sub conjunctival hemorrhage is a common condition. It may be due to blood pressure ore eye pressure. But usually a cause is not found. Any valsalva maneuver may cause a capillary to break, even heavy lifting or constipation. It is usually benign. But have your eyes checked.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
How long does it take for a broken blood vessel in the eye to heal?
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Dr. William Dieck answered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Depends : A small subconjunctival hemorrhage can clear up in a few days. A large one can last up to two weeks gradually turning green/yellow until it fades away.
4775 viewsAnswered Jun 3, 2018
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