Why Are My Eyes Red?
7. Subconjunctival Bleeding
Subconjunctival bleeding, or hemorrhage, occurs when a small blood vessel in the conjunctiva (outer layer of the eye) bleeds resulting in redness of the eyes. It an occur when there is high blood pressure, during sneezing or coughing, lifting heavy objects, vomiting, rubbing of the eye too vigorously, trauma to the eye, atmospheric pressure changes, straining, and use of blood thinners like warfarin and aspirin.
Patients often present with bright red eyes that may feel scratchy, dry, or rough. Although it may appear alarming, the condition is not dangerous and usually resolves within 2 weeks without treatment. No treatment is necessary unless there is significant trauma. Application of artificial tears may help with eye discomfort.
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