How are broken blood vessels in your eye caused?

Answer 1

I just recently had the same problem, and this can be caused by extremely high blood pressure (especially when BP is elevated rapidly). For instance, it could be anything from crying too hard, forceful vomiting or dry heaving.

In more frequent cases, medical issues such as hypertension or Diabetes can cause the blood vessels in the eyes to break. Diabetic retinopathy is one of the more serious conditions and if this is even a possibility you should see a doctor.

I had this problem as well. It could also be something as simple as a hard sneeze or cough that caused the blood vessel to break. In this case, it most likely will not cause any injury to your eye and should clear up within 10-14 days.

Answer 2

Very delicateThe blood vessels in your eyes are very sensitive. You can burst one by just sneezing. Don't worry about a little bit of blood. Go and see a doctor if it happens regularly or if the amount of blood obscures most of the white of your eye.

Added info: When this happens, the blood slowly spreads between tissue layers. It the vessel is on the side where it is hidden, a day or more may pass between the event that started it and the appearance of blood at the front, as well as when it stops slowly spreading out. The body will reabsorb it, but it can take weeks. Vomiting is not an uncommon cause.

Answer 3

by smoking any drugs like crack,cocane,marajuana,pot.

Not true.

Actual facts:

DefinitionBy Mayo Clinic staff

A subconjunctival hemorrhage (sub-kon-junk-TIH-vul HEM-uh-rij) occurs when a tiny blood vessel breaks just underneath the clear surface of your eye (conjunctiva). You may not realize you have a subconjunctival hemorrhage until you look in the mirror and find the white part of your eye is bright red.

The conjunctiva can't absorb the blood very quickly, so the blood is trapped under this transparent surface. A subconjunctival hemorrhage may worry you, but it's usually a harmless condition that disappears within 10 to 14 days.

Subconjunctival hemorrhage often occurs without any obvious harm to your eye, or it may be the result of a strong sneeze or cough that caused a broken blood vessel. You don't need any specific treatment for a subconjunctival hemorrhage.

Answer 4

Giving birth (not uncommon because of the pushing in labor) or lifting a heavy object. Usually the blood vessel will mend on it's own, but if it doesn't see your doctor.

Answer 5

One way is by getting a black eye/ being hit or contacted in the eye. I dont really know any other ways but suction can do it and being unhealthy

Answer 6

Strain, like pushing too hard when going to the bathroom. It will heal within a few days.

Answer 7

no it cannot break in eye