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What Causes Redness Of Left Eye?

Posted on Thu, 2 Jul 2015

Question: I had a coughing spell this afternoon and noticed that the white in my left eye was turning red. Now, a couple of hours later all of the white in that eye is a dark red. It does not hurt but feels a bit different. Will this simply go away after a few days? Or should I be concerned?
BTW: I take daily Warfarin, aspirin, and Plavix for a heart condition. Have done so for 20 years.

Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can be subconjunctival hemorrhage and no need to be concerned.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I am Dr. Dadapeer K, an ophthalmologist and I will be answering your question.

I reviewed your history.
This can be because of simple sub conjunctival hemorrhage.
This occurs because of bleeding from the conjunctival vessels.
Since you are taking antiplatelet drugs like aspirin, warfarin... these may be the cause for bleeding along with coughing.

However no need to worry about this condition as this will not cause any problem and this will resolve over 1-3 weeks slowly as the blood gets absorbed.
No treatment is required for this problem.

If possible do send me a photo of the affected eye so that I can confirm the diagnosis.

Hope this information is helpful to you. Do write back to me for further questions.

Thank you
With regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dadapeer K (1 hour later)

I see no way to send the photos to you? Pls advise. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The photo shows subconjunctival hemorrhage.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the follow up.

I reviewed the photo and it shows subconjunctival hemorrhage.
This will resolve and no need to worry about it.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar