Red spot in eye is usually a harmless condition caused by the rupture and bleeding of the small blood vessels in your eye. This condition is also known as subconjunctival hematoma. While the red spot in eye may look scary, it is painless, does not require treatment and it subsides in 1 to 2 weeks
Red spot is caused due to the bleeding of tiny blood vessels under the conjunctiva. Conjunctiva is the thin, clear membrane covering the white portion (sclera) of the eye and the eyelids. When the tiny blood vessels between the conjunctiva and sclera break, blood leaks under the conjunctiva resulting in a red spot
Causes of Red Spot in Eye:
Here are the most common causes of Red Spot in eye:
- Coughing or sneezing
- Rubbing the eyes
- Vomiting
- Straining by lifting weights, exercising etc
Red spot in eye can also be caused due to the following reasons:
- High blood pressure
- Bleeding disorder
- Taking blood thinner or anticoagulants
- Eye injury
Red spot due to high blood pressure is accompanied with headache. In such cases it is important to consult your doctor
Symptoms of Red spot in Eye:
Red spot in eye is painless and most people identify the red spot only after looking at the mirror or when other people point it out. Here are the symptoms of red spot in eye:
- A Red area or patch on the white portion of the eye
- Sometimes the entire white portion may become red
- No external bleeding from the eyes
- Vision is not affected in any way
Remedies for Red spot in Eye:
The red spot in eye usually fades away in 1 to 2 weeks without any treatment. However, if it does not go resolve within that period, you should consult your doctor. Red spot due to eye injury, high blood pressure or bleeding disorder requires treatment. In most cases, red spot resolves by itself.
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hi this is great information i was extremely scared i no i hadnt hurt my eye in any way but when i saw this huge red spot i went into panic mode but reading this really calmed me down its great information very very helpful thanks bunches
I woke up with a red spot right next to my iris. It scared me too, but I just started exercising in the gym. I hope this is the cause.
i took a finger to the eye and a red dot appeared in whites of the eye. What treatment should I do?
Thanks alot whoever!
In office, I noticed such big red spot in my left eye. I was so scared and after finish my office I went to doctor…Its not painful but looks horrible …second day my red spots became more large, It scared me lot again…but now after reading your article I feel relief…thanks a lot for such useful information.
Thanks for this clarification. I was worried when I got up this morning to see that red spot in my eye. I think it could be due to the exercise in the gym as I have increased the intensity. HOpe this is the cause.