I have a protruding vein directly under my right eye that has become painful. What treatment would you recommend?

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4 days ago I was taking my makeup off and directly under my right eye felt bruised almost. When I looked in the mirror closer I noticed that there is a small blue vein that was unusually visible. 2 days ago blinking started getting irritating. I looked again and this time it appeared the vein was swollen. Today the vein is more prominent and my latter vision is blurry and the right eye has started producing white "eye gunk". I have a history with spider veins other places from pregnancy.

John Landi, MD · Answer

There are many options for the treatment of veins around the eye (periorbital) including laser, removal through small incisions (microphlebectomy), sclerotherapy, ohmic thermolysis and micro needle radio frequency.  What is done is determined by the size of the vein, amount of veins and their location.  Sometimes combinations of treatment may be advised.   Because of your recent onset and eye discharge, the cause of this should first be evaluated.  The swollen eye veins may be part of an allergic on infection reaction.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

The treatment for varicose veins under the eye was recently profiled on National TV by Dr Raffy. Here is the link below

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I have a protruding vein directly under my right eye that has become painful. What treatment would you recommend?

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