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What Could Be The Reason For Having Red Color In My Left Eye?
I woke this morning and the white of my left eye was red. I had a strode about 4 years ago and it affedted my periphpral sight and mostly in my left eye. I am on warfin .I had an attack of a-fib 3 yrs ago when my 52 yr. old daughter died. The only thing is warfin as I am heavy 250#.
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Hello
It seems from the history that you are having red color in the left eye. This may be because of subconjunctival hemorrhage. Since you are on antiplatelet drug like warfarin even minor injury like rubbing of the eyes can lead to subconjunctival hemorrhage.
This is a self limiting condition and it will resolve by 2-3 weeks.
However if this is associated with pain or decrease in vision you need to consult your eye doctor.
Thank you
It seems from the history that you are having red color in the left eye. This may be because of subconjunctival hemorrhage. Since you are on antiplatelet drug like warfarin even minor injury like rubbing of the eyes can lead to subconjunctival hemorrhage.
This is a self limiting condition and it will resolve by 2-3 weeks.
However if this is associated with pain or decrease in vision you need to consult your eye doctor.
Thank you
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