Table of contents:
- Subconjunctival bleeding is painless
- Bleeding eyes due to subconjunctival hemorrhage do not impair vision
- Playing gadgets doesn't make eyes bleed
- Subconjunctival bleeding can heal on its own
- If this happens again, contact a doctor
Recently, the virtual world has been stirred up by the issue of chain messages that tell a child's eye bleeding from playing too long on gadgets. Just reading it can make goosebumps, especially mothers who are also worried too. However, is it true that over time gadgets can make eyes bleed? In the medical world, bleeding that comes out of the eye is called subconjunctival bleeding. Check out the facts about subconjunctival hemorrhage in this article.
Subconjunctival bleeding is painless
As creepy as it may sound, bleeding eyes from subconjunctival bleeding are painless.
Subconjunctival hemorrhage is bleeding that occurs between the clear layer of the eye (conjunctiva) and the white layer of the eye (sclera). So in fact, the bleeding that occurs also does not come out of the eye like crying blood.
Subconjunctival bleeding generally doesn't even cause significant symptoms, so you usually notice it when you look in the mirror and see red eyes.
Bleeding eyes due to subconjunctival hemorrhage do not impair vision
As explained above, bleeding occurs only between the clear layer of the eye (conjunctiva) and the white layer of the eye (sclera). This bleeding occurs outside the eye tissue so that it does not hit the area containing the visual nerve.
You will not be disturbed by your sharp eyesight. You also won't notice a pool of blood in your line of sight. It is different if bleeding occurs due to a blow or blow in the head area. This blow can affect the nerves in the eye so that vision can be blurred or shaded afterwards.
Playing gadgets doesn't make eyes bleed
Subconjunctival bleeding can be caused by many things, but gadgets are not one of them.
Some of the most likely causes are:
- Coughing and sneezing that is too strong. This causes an increase in blood pressure, including the eye's delicate blood vessels so that the blood vessels burst.
- Excessive rubbing of your eyes. The appearance of friction between the clear layer of the eye and the white lining of the eye causes the blood vessels to burst.
- Direct impact or blow to the eye area.
- High blood pressure. One of the complications of uncontrolled hypertension is subconjunctival bleeding. However, this is rare.
- Blood clotting disorders. If you are injured there are substances in the blood that will help the blood to clot, the deficiency of these substances makes bleeding difficult to resolve.
Subconjunctival bleeding can heal on its own
Even though it looks quite scary to most people, you really don't need to worry because these bleeding eyes can heal on their own. During the recovery period, you do not need to use drugs because the body can gradually reabsorb the blood.
But indeed, the recovery time is quite long. If the bleeding is large and extensive, the eye may clear again in a matter of weeks.
If this happens again, contact a doctor
Suconjunctival bleeding is generally not dangerous. However, if the eye continues to bleed, you should contact your doctor.
Recurring subconjugtival bleeding can indicate something is wrong with your health. One of the most likely causes is blood clotting disorders. This disorder can be caused by the body's failure to form blood clotting substances or it can also be caused by side effects of drugs.
Therefore, immediately consult an ophthalmologist to get a more comprehensive medical examination and appropriate treatment options.
