Have you ever looked in the mirror and seen red spots on your eyes? Or someone else is letting you know, but you don't feel anything in your eyes. Maybe you have subconjunctival bleeding. To understand the causes of conjunctival bleeding and how to treat it, consider the following explanation.
The conjunctiva is a thin and transparent layer that covers the white part of the eye (sclera) and the eyelid. In the outer layer of this eyeball there are many nerves and small blood vessels. The blood vessels in the conjunctiva of the eye are very fragile and break easily. When it ruptures, this is called subconjunctival bleeding.
Although it often does not cause complaints other than red spots on the eye, subconjunctival bleeding sometimes causes discomfort or wedge in the eye. But usually, this condition is not accompanied by visual impairment.
Causes of Subconjunctival Bleeding
The cause of subconjunctival bleeding is sometimes not clearly known. However, there are several conditions that can be a trigger of subconjunctival bleeding, including:
- Strong cough
- Sneezing loudly
- Push up
- Gag
- Rough rubbing of the eyes
- Use contact lenses
- Tumor in the eye
- Eye injury
- Allergic reaction to the eye
- Eye infection
In addition to the triggering factors, there are several conditions that make a person more susceptible to subconjunctival bleeding, for example suffering from diabetes, hypertension, blood clotting disorders, or currently taking blood-thinning drugs, such as warfarin.
Treatment of Subconjunctival Bleeding
Red spots on the eye due to subconjunctival bleeding can disappear on its own within 7-14 days, after the conjunctiva successfully absorbs all the blood that seeps out. To speed up the recovery process, compress the bleeding eye, using a warm compress.
However, conditions that can increase the risk of subconjunctival bleeding also need to be treated. Treatment will certainly be tailored to the cause, for example:
- People with hypertension need to take antihypertensive medication.
- People with infections need to take antibiotics.
- People with blood clotting disorders due to vitamin K deficiency need to take vitamin K supplements.
If subconjunctival bleeding occurs due to a tumor or accident, the doctor can perform surgery to treat it. However, this condition is rare.
It is advisable to consult with an ophthalmologist if you experience subconjunctival bleeding, especially if it occurs repeatedly, arises after an injury, or is accompanied by other symptoms, such as blurred vision and pain in the eye.
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