Recently I have been getting headaches and a week ago I have noticed what looks like a drop of blood in my eye. I don't know if it has to do with my new glasses. Does anybody know why this happens?
2007-02-21 09:26:04 · 4 answers · asked by CHEEKS 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Get it checked professionally, your eyes are too precious to take chances with!
2007-02-21 09:29:34 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me you have a Hyphema. Hyphema is a term used to describe bleeding in the anterior chamber (the space between the cornea and the iris) of the eye. It occurs when blood vessels in the iris bleed and leak into the clear aqueous fluid. Hyphemas are usually characterized by pooling of blood in the anterior chamber that may be visible to the naked eye. The red blood cells of very small hyphemas are visible only with magnification. Even the slightest amount of blood in the anterior chamber will cause decreased vision when mixed in the clear aqueous fluid.
It is very important for the doctor to determine the cause of the hyphema. If the hyphema is related to an ocular injury, any detail regarding the nature of the trauma is helpful. The doctor will assess visual acuity, measure intraocular pressure, and examine the eye with a slit lamp microscope and ophthalmoscope.
2007-02-21 17:31:05 · answer #2 · answered by paramedicguy_au 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like you broke a blood vessel in your eye. Usually happens b/c of blood thinners, hard sneezing or coughing, or heavy lifting. As long as it is not affecting your vision it should resolve in about 1 wk
2007-02-21 17:42:02 · answer #3 · answered by idoc4u2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋