What Causes Red Color Patch At Corner Of Eye?

Posted on Sun, 8 Dec 2013

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Sun, 8 Dec 2013 Answered on

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Question : Hi, Today morning suddenly, in my sis left eye I seen a red color patch at right corner. she is fine! What might it cause?

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (4 hours later)

Brief Answer: Subconjunctival bleed Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for posting your query on XXXXXXX I have seen the image sent by you. The red patch seems like a sub-conjunctival bleed. It means that some blood has oozed under the transparent lining of the eye. It is harmless and will resolve spontaneously in a few days. It may have happened due to rubbing of eye. Mostly the cause is unknown. Let me know if you have any doubts. Regards Dr Vaishalee

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