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I have broken blood vessels all around the white of my eyes, sometimes there extremley red or other times they look like a dirty brown color, is there anything that can be done about this

2007-02-15 11:56:52 · 5 answers · asked by avijman 1 in Beauty & Style Makeup

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Broken Blood Vessels in Eye

What are broken blood vessels on the surface of the eye?

Broken blood vessels on the surface of the eye are common and usually harmless. They appear as bright red patches on the white part of the eye. The redness associated with a broken blood vessel usually disappears within 10 days.

Broken blood vessels on the surface of the eye are also called subconjunctival hemorrhages.

What causes a broken blood vessel on the surface of the eye?

Broken blood vessels on the surface of the eye can occur suddenly and without injury to the eye. Some common causes are violent sneezes and violent coughing. In many cases, no cause can be determined. However, certain medications and herbal supplements can increase the risk of this type of bleeding.

Medications and herbal supplements that can increase the risk of developing a broken blood vessel on the surface of the eye are:

Blood-thinning medications, such as warfarin and aspirin
Ginseng
Ginkgo
Garlic
Ginger
St. John's wort
Cayenne
Symptoms of broken blood vessels on surface of the eye?

Subconjunctival hemorrhages typically cause no signs or symptoms other than eye redness.

Treatment for broken blood vessels on the surface of the eye?

No specific treatment is needed. The redness usually goes away within 10 days. There are usually no complications.

2007-02-15 12:00:07 · answer #1 · answered by Misty Eyes 6 · 0 0

sorry to say but time is the only thing that can take those away or lessen them.

2007-02-15 12:01:47 · answer #2 · answered by 4 · 0 0

this happened to me when i was in mexico. it shouldnt hurt. if it does, see a doc. mine went away in about a week.

2007-02-15 13:56:34 · answer #3 · answered by iloveamerica 1 · 0 0

hum..maybe look for a doctor

2007-02-15 11:59:51 · answer #4 · answered by lehcimYbal 2 · 0 0

wait for it to heal.

2007-02-15 11:59:20 · answer #5 · answered by a heart so big 6 · 0 0

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