Damage to eye microvessels is often harmless, but in some cases, hemorrhage in the eyes is a dangerous symptom and requires immediate medical attention.
Our eyeballs are dotted with the finest blood vessels. The rupture of such a capillary can happen for many reasons - sometimes only some tension is enough for this.
A pressure trigger that causes a hemorrhage in the eye can be a strong cough or a strong sneeze, lifting heavy objects, rubbing the eyes, or straining to defecate. As a result of vascular microtrauma, blood is released, which is distributed either fragmentarily or throughout the eyeball.
According to the expert, a burst eye vessel does not pose a serious threat to a person, but this is not always the case.
When to consult a doctor. In some cases, this should be done as soon as possible.
"Operative help of doctors is necessary if the hemorrhage is caused by trauma, as well as if it is accompanied by impaired vision or severe burning in the eyes."
In addition, if severe redness or bleeding in the eyes occurs several times in a short period of time, the victims should clarify the cause of this with a specialist. If the resulting redness does not cause obvious discomfort, but lasts longer than two days, also make an appointment with an ophthalmologist.
Repeated ruptures of eye capillaries can indicate high blood pressure. If left untreated, it can lead to a stroke in the worst case.
Eye hemorrhage may also indicate a blood coagulation disorder that should be treated. In this case, inexplicable bruises may appear on the body.
Metabolic disorders such as diabetes often affect the eyes. Therefore, "those whose blood vessels sometimes burst with gas should check their blood sugar."