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Red Spot In Eye

The red spot in the eyes is caused due to the subconjunctival hemorrhage. It refers to the breakage of small tiny blood vessels in the conjunctiva, which results in the reddish discoloration of the eye. This can also occur due to diabetes complications.

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I have yellow bumps in both the conjunctiva. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, There is a yellowish bump on the conjunctiva, near my cornea in the left eye. After waking, both eyes are red, especially around the bump. Also, it seems that in both my eyes, towards the nose a brown margin emerges from the limbus. What treatment do you recommend for that?  Read Full »


Dr. Sankaran Mathangee

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the information provided, it looks like a pinguecula (occurs most commonly in people working in the sun, or in dry, hot weather conditions). It is harmless and sometimes can be inflamed leading to pain and redness (rarely occurs). I would suggest you use lubrica...  Read Full »

My baby girl was born prematurely with ROP. What is the red spot on the lower white of her eye?

Query: Hello doctor, I just noticed that my baby girl has a red spot (bloody) on the lower white of her eye. She does not have any fever, and she generally looks well. However, she was born premature and had ROP (which was regularly checked whilst she was in the hospital). She was diagnosed with ROP II in ...  Read Full »


Dr. Gargi Madhukar Apte

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I have seen the picture you sent (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity).Your baby has a subconjunctival hemorrhage. It can occur in infants. It will get absorbed by itself. But as your baby is preterm wi...  Read Full »

What causes a sudden blood clot to appear around the eyeball?

Query: Hi doctor, Suddenly, I got a blood clot around my right eyeball. But I am unable to figure out the cause. I went to the hospital today. Due to strict protocols, I am unable to consult the doctor. Please give some advice. How to cure the condition? The red thing in my eyes was on the right corner bu...  Read Full »


Dr. Asha Juliet Barboza

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the description, it seems like a subconjunctival hemorrhage. It can occur due to trauma, high blood pressure, intake of blood thinners, and due to increased bleeding and clotting time. You have not mentioned your age and please mention whether you are takin...  Read Full »

Can dry eyes result from excessive computer use?

Query: Hi doctor, I am using artificial tear drops during the day and an artificial tear gel in the night before going to bed for dry eyes. In most of the days, I feel a lot better, however, one day or another I have the same symptoms or watery eyes and redness and minor blurred vision. This happens with t...  Read Full »


Dr. Anand Yattinamani

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is very good to know that you have improved drastically. Yes, continuous computer use can cause dry eyes, redness and irritation. Yes, higher power on left eye can add to your problems. It can be due to eye fatigue and tiredness due to continuous reading. Just use corr...  Read Full »

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