This condition is quite common and can be caused by numerous factors, including ocular trauma, infections, hormonal changes, taking anticoagulant drugs, high blood pressure and several other systemic diseases. The causes can be identified by the ophthalmologist, starting from the localization of the rupture of the capillaries of the eye (just below the conjunctiva, in the vitreous body and / or in the retina).
Furthermore, depending on the location of the broken capillaries, this condition involves different symptoms. The blood effusion usually occurs in the form of a more or less visible red patch on the surface or inside the eye.
In most cases, treatment is not necessary: the rupture of the capillaries in the eye resolves spontaneously within 1-3 weeks. Sometimes, however, the disorder can become frequent and / or last beyond this period, signaling an underlying condition that is longer. severe (eg diabetes, vascular pathologies, coagulation disorders, etc.). If the problem persists beyond 14 days, it is essential to consult a doctor to understand the causes and resort to the most suitable intervention for the case.
and the sclera (white part of the eye);Subconjunctival hemorrhage is certainly the most frequent and least serious cause of this manifestation, while retinal and vitreous involvement is quite rare.
According to the site of the rupture of the capillaries of the eye, the appearance of a red spot occurs, associated with a more or less limiting visual disturbance.
