Why I have a broken eye vessel and pressure behind my eye?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have what looks to me like a broken eye vessel in my left eye, but I want to be sure that's what it is. I have had it for about 8 to 10 days now. It is annoying. I need it to be gone. There is some pressure behind the eye that is more of an annoyance than pain. The past few nights, I have been using an eye patch when I sleep to protect it in case I rub it during my sleep. I also have used over-the-counter artificial tears as needed, but not every day.

Please, what do you think it is?

Kindly help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have looked at the pictures uploaded by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You should not worry. It is not a serious condition. You have developed a subconjunctival hemorrhage. It can be caused by many factors, but a mild injury to the eye during sleep is the most common cause.

Also, if you have high blood pressure, it is more common. It should resolve on its own after 10 to 15 days. You can continue using lubricant drops regarding the pressure behind the eye. I would suggest you get checked for glasses by an optician and wear them regularly if required. Consult an ophthalmologist in person if that does not help.

I hope this helps.

I hope I have answered your question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I think you should still get your glasses checked. As per your age, you would probably require glasses for near vision also. Not wearing them can cause symptoms of heaviness and pressure in the eyes, which you are feeling. The subconjunctival hemorrhage in your eyes must have reduced somewhat in the last 10 days. It should be completely normal in another week or two.

I hope I have answered your question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Thank you.