Is there anything I can do for dilated red veins or vessels under the sclera of the eye?

Question

Many months ago I used a computer for too long and my eyes went bloodshot. While most of the redness cleared up, all that eye straining left me with very scary and unsightly red veins in the eyes. Sometimes they cause minor pain if I use a computer, and feels like I'm always straining. I have used eye drops to no success. Is there anything I can do about this?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

It’s important to distinguish between varicose veins and spider veins when choosing between laser therapy, sclerotherapy, and vein surgery. With two board certified vein specialists, our center uses a combination of visual examination, functional flow measurements, ultrasound, transillumination, and infrared light to map out vein networks prior to therapy. Lasers can be used to treat deep varicose vein insufficiency, vein perforators, and varicose veins. Sclerotherapy is ideal for spider veins and reticular veins. Whereas surgery is reserved for severely incompetent varicose vein segments.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I recommend that you see an ophthalmologist for this problem. Hratch L Karamanoukian MD FACScertified vein specialist (ABVLM) and double board certified surgeon

Hugo Pin, MD · Answer

You should consult an eye specialist, they might be able to help you. If you are always straining, it is important that you had a check up. Maybe an optometrist first ?

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