I have a blood vessel that burst in my upper eyelid. What may have caused this? Should I be concerned? (Photo)

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What may have caused this? Should I be concerned?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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Thomas Wright, MD · Answer

Isolated Eyelid Bruise are usally the result of mild trauma such as rubbing your eyes hard. Multiple bruises with no clear causes should be looked at by doctor to make sure there is no bleeding condition.
If is an isolate bruise no treatment is necessary.  Wishing you the best of health.

Albert Malvehy, MD · Answer

This bruise is from a small blood vessel which burst in the eyelid. Like some vessels in the white part of the eye, they can look quite dramatic when they burst but they are 100% benign and nothing dangerous. It can happen from something as simple as sneezing (the pressure of the sneeze and how forcefully you shut your eyes when you sneeze) or rubbing your eyes. It will go away in a week or so. No cream or ointments or anything. Just leave it alone.

Rodolfo Farhy, MD · Answer

It appears to be a bruise. If you do not have pain and you are able to open the eye normally, then most likely this is traumatic and should resolve in few days. You should see an ophthalmologist if not better.

Eric Shreder, DO, MS · Answer

Hi, you probably rubbed the area while you were sleeping causing the bruise (sensitive/thin skin and fragile vessels). It should resolve over a few days. I don't think there should be any long term issues. Good luck, Dr Eric Shreder

I have a blood vessel that burst in my upper eyelid. What may have caused this? Should I be concerned? (Photo)

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I have a blood vessel that burst in my upper eyelid. What may have caused this? Should I be concerned? (Photo)

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Answer: Bruise in the eyelid

Answer: Bruise in the eyelid

Answer: Eyelid Bruise

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