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When we see tendons and red blood in the eyes accompanied by tension and eye fatigue, we often fear that we do not know what is wrong with our eyes. So what is the cause of red rays and veins in the eyes? Is it dangerous or not?
1. Diagnosis of tendons, red blood rays in the eye
To diagnose and determine the cause of red rays and veins in the eye, the doctor will perform a clinical examination, flip the eyelids, examine each eye to look for manifestations such as tearing, eye sensitivity. with light or appear a lot of eye irritation. Based on that, the doctor will classify the cause of the appearance of tendons, red blood in the eye as an enlarged blood vessel in the conjunctiva or cornea.
2. Causes of red rays and veins in the eye
There are many causes of red bloodshot in the eye, which is mainly due to conjunctivitis and subconjunctival hemorrhage. After clinical examination, depending on the number of red rays and tendons more or less, the location of appearance in the sclera or conjunctiva (superficial vascular edema) and corneal margin (deep vascular edema) the doctor accurate conclusions will be drawn.
2.1. Conjunctivitis
Red blood rays in the eyes have the following characteristics is a manifestation of conjunctivitis:
Many red veins, tiny blood rays in the whites. Itching and swelling in the eyes. Eyestrain . Eyes are sensitive to light. Eye strain. Watery eyes and tight or sticky discharge on the eyelids (usually on waking) Swollen eyes. Conjunctivitis is mainly caused by bacteria (staph, pneumococcal, streptococci,...) or viruses (Adeno or Herpes) that cause pink eye. The disease can be spread by contact with eye fluids or saliva of an infected person. So pinkeye can become epidemic.
When suffering from conjunctivitis, the patient needs to visit an ophthalmologist to be prescribed medication. Avoid buying eye drops on your own because it can lead to an overdose, affecting vision later on.
Gân màu đỏ trong mắt có thể là dấu hiệu bệnh viêm kết mạc
2.2. Subconjunctival hemorrhage
Tendons, red blood rays in the eye have the following characteristics is a manifestation of subconjunctival hemorrhage:
Blood veins are large, numerous, appearing in the white of one eye. Does not cause pain. No change in vision. No eye discharge. There are many causes of subconjunctival hemorrhage, including:
Trauma to the eye or head of the face that ruptures tiny blood vessels in the conjunctiva. Have a blood clotting disorder, lack of clotting factors or are taking anticoagulants to treat cardiovascular disease. Sudden increase or decrease in airway pressure in scuba divers. Conjunctival hemorrhage can also be caused by a viral or spirochete infection that causes conjunctivitis. The venous system at the head of the face is stressed due to heavy lifting, straining during childbirth, strong vomiting, strong coughing, sneezing,... Lack of vitamins C, K. Refractive eye surgery using pressure instruments negative force to fix the eye.
Thiếu vitamin C, K là một trong những nguyên nhân xuất hiện gân màu đỏ trong mắt.
When seeing rays, red veins in the eyes due to subconjunctival hemorrhage, the patient should rest to limit the spread of congestion, avoid rubbing the eyes and properly clean the eyes. Usually, conjunctival hemorrhage resolves in about 10-14 days and may not require treatment if the patient has had no prior trauma.
In case of conjunctival hemorrhage accompanied by symptoms such as pain, decreased vision, history of hypertension, bleeding or trauma, eye fatigue, ... then the patient should go to a specialist facility eyes for early examination and treatment.
Red rays and tendons in the eye can be caused by conjunctivitis or bleeding under the conjunctiva. It is best to see abnormalities in the eyes for a long time and cause discomfort, affecting daily activities and work, patients should go to a medical facility with ophthalmology for examination and treatment advice.
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