Abroken blood vessel in the white of the eyeis known as asubconjunctival hemorrhage.
Blood from the broken vessel gets trapped under the clear covering called theconjunctiva.
In this article, you’ll find out how a subconjunctival hemorrhage is treated.
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Does a Broken Blood Vessel in the Eye Require Treatment?
Then, it’s just a question of waiting as the eye heals.
Medications
No medications can help you get rid of a subconjunctival hemorrhage.
If your eye is irritated, you may wish to take something to relieve the discomfort.
Avoid aspirin, a blood thinner that can potentially cause more bleeding.
Instead, use a pain reliever such as Tylenol (acetaminophen) to ease discomfort.
Your blood pressure may also be to blame.
Your healthcare provider mayprescribe medication to lower your blood pressureso that it is closer to the normal range.
Then, during the first day or two, this can get bigger.
It may be gone in a week or take as long as three.
Some of the risk factors are avoidable, while others are not.
Summary
A broken blood vessel in the eye can appear out of nowhere and be distressing.
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