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A stroke in the eye is most often the result of a broken capillary. A haemorrhage in the eye is called a subconjunctival haemorrhage and is one of the most common eye problems. Usually, this is not a serious problem and disappears on its own, but sometimes it may indicate a serious eye disease.
Stroke in the eye – causes
A haemorrhage in the eye, or subconjunctival haemorrhage, occurs when the delicate vessels in the conjunctiva of the eye are damaged and broken for some reason. Then the blood enters the vitreous body of the eye and red spots appear on the white of the eye. They do not cause pain, but they look unsightly and may result in visual disturbances such as scotomas or midges in front of the eyes. Eye strokes most often occur at night. Bleeding in the eye can also result from rubbing the eyes or from some kind of trauma, for example, a foreign body getting into the eye. A stroke in the eye can also be caused by improperly fitting contact lenses, which irritate the eye and cause mechanical damage. Bleeding in the eye is also often the result of dry eyes or wearing contact lenses for too long. In some cases, a stroke in the eye may appear as a reaction to medications. This is how, for example, acetylsalicylic acid (e.g. Aspirin, Polopyrin S) works, which thin the blood and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. These types of medications also increase the risk of bleeding and strokes elsewhere in the body, for example, nosebleeds, intestinal bleeding and bleeding in the brain. Occasionally, eye bleeds are as prosaic as exercise, and even sneezing, coughing, laughing, and constipation. However, it may also indicate excessive fragility of the blood vessel walls, which indicates serious health problems. Such a situation may be the result of hormonal disorders, circulatory disorders, hypertension and liver disorders, and even blood clotting disorders. Broken capillaries in the eye are common in people with diabetes, which damage the eye vessels. They can also be a symptom of atherosclerosis. Eye strokes are also common in pregnant women due to hormonal changes during this period. One of the most serious causes of eye haemorrhage is retinal detachment with a tear. It can happen as a result of an injury.
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Eye stroke – symptoms
A haemorrhage in the eye is characterized by a characteristic local reddening of the vitreous body. It should not be confused with the so-called “spider veins” on the white of the eye – then we are talking about redness of the eyes. When the entire vitreous body of the eye is red, it is not a stroke, but an inflammation – in this case it is necessary to see an ophthalmologist. You can now arrange a consultation with an ophthalmologist online via the halodoctor.pl portal. The doctor will take an interview and determine the further procedure.
Treatment methods for eye haemorrhage
In most cases, the haemorrhage in the eye resolves (is absorbed) spontaneously after 7 to 14 days. You can put mild drops into the eye, for example with a firefly, and make cool compresses with firefly or tea essence. Treatment of eye haemorrhage is not necessary in most cases, but it is advisable to investigate the cause of such changes. Therefore, in the case of recurring problems with a stroke in the eye, you should see an ophthalmologist who will look at the changes and order further diagnostic tests that will exclude (or confirm) serious diseases such as diabetes, retinal detachment, atherosclerosis, blood coagulation disorders resulting from deficiency Vitamin K or other causes, and retinopathy, which can cause haemorrhages in the eye.
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