The sight of a red spot in your eyes when looking in the mirror is certainly worrying. Although the red spot in your eyes may not be painful, it’s important not to neglect it as it can signal an underlying problem in your eye. The medical term for the red spot in the eyes is Subconjunctival Haemorrhage.
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Causes of Subconjunctival Haemorrhage:-
A red spot in the eyes occurs when a tiny blood vessel in the eye bursts open. In some cases of Subconjunctival Haemorrhage, a larger blood vessel gets ruptured and makes a significant portion of the eye look red. A red spot in the eyes can occur due to many different reasons. In many cases, Subconjunctival Haemorrhage goes away on its own. Some of the common causes of Subconjunctival Haemorrhage include:
●Vomiting
●Infection
●Coughing
●Irritation or an allergic reaction
●Injury to the eye
●Excess physical strain
Also, Subconjunctival Haemorrhage can indicate the presence of a serious eye complication. Here are some of the eye complications associated with Subconjunctival Haemorrhage:
1. Conjunctival Hemangioma: Conjunctival Hemangioma occurs when there’s a congenital malformation of the tortuous blood vessels located in the conjunctiva, the white part of the eyes. The condition is often harmless and can be surgically removed.
2.Pinguecula: Pinguecula occurs when the tissues that are located on the outside part of the eyes start to thicken. In many cases, the growth can swell, become inflamed, and develop a red appearance. Exposure to the sun and wind for sustained hours increases the risk of inflammation of the growths.
3. Sickle eye disease: Sickle eye disease (also known as Sickle cell anaemia). The condition is a heritable blood disorder in which the blood cells are abnormally shaped and cannot transport oxygen and haemoglobin throughout the body.
4.Cancerous growths: The red spot in the eyes can be linked to cancerous growths such as conjunctival epitheliomas, actinic granulomas, keratoacanthoma. It is important to get the unusual growths in your eyes checked by an eye doctor.
Diagnosis:-
Subconjunctival Haemorrhage is one of the few eye complications that does not require an extensive diagnosis. The eye doctor can determine the presence of the eye complication simply by taking a proper look at the affected eye.
If you have a persistent Subconjunctival Haemorrhage, the eye doctor may:
●Check your blood pressure
●Perform a blood test to screen for any potential bleeding disorder
●Conduct an eye exam
●Learn about your general health
Treatment:-
Minor cases of red spots heal on their own. However, if the red spots are occurring as a symptom of a particular eye complication, the eye doctor will plan the treatment in a way that the underlying eye complication is addressed.
One important flag to watch out for is Subconjunctival Haemorrhage can indicate the presence of Diabetes which, in turn, can increase your risk of Diabetic Retinopathy. Some of our best retina specialist in Kolkata at Disha Eye Hospitals can help you determine whether or not you are at the risk of the eye complication. And if yes, they can design the right treatment plan for you.
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