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Hi, I just noticed my son’s eye got a red patch, like blood inside. I’ve included a photo if it. He says there is no pain or vision problems, but it looks quite scary lah. The only thing is, he has been sneezing a lot recently—could that be the reason? Should I bring him to a doctor, or will it go away on its own ah?
Hi, thank you for the photo—it’s very helpful in understanding the situation. From what I can see, this looks like a subconjunctival hemorrhage, which happens when a small blood vessel in the eye bursts under the clear surface (conjunctiva). This can be caused by straining, such as sneezing, coughinRead more
Hi, thank you for the photo—it’s very helpful in understanding the situation. From what I can see, this looks like a subconjunctival hemorrhage, which happens when a small blood vessel in the eye bursts under the clear surface (conjunctiva).
This can be caused by straining, such as sneezing, coughing, or rubbing the eye. Since your son has been sneezing recently, that should most likely be the cause.
As long as there’s no trauma, no eye discharge, no itchiness, no pain, no blurry vision (BOV), and the redness is not spreading across the entire eye, it’s usually harmless and should clear up on its own within 1-2 weeks without needing treatment.
However, if it worsens, new symptoms appear, or this happens frequently, it’s best to get an eye assessment by an ophthalmologist to rule out any underlying issues.
Dr Abdul Razak
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Hi, anyone here got experience with this ah? I’m a lady in my 60s and recently started seeing small black dots floating around in my right eye. Especially when playing pickleball under the sun—wah, against the glare, can really see them. Quite annoying lah, but not painful. Is this something normal with age, or should I be worried ah?
Hi, thanks for sharing your concern! What you're describing sounds like floaters, which are quite common as we age. They are usually due to vitreous condensation—basically, the gel inside your eye becomes more liquefied and clumps together, casting shadows that you see as black dots or floaters. InRead more
Hi, thanks for sharing your concern! What you’re describing sounds like floaters, which are quite common as we age. They are usually due to vitreous condensation—basically, the gel inside your eye becomes more liquefied and clumps together, casting shadows that you see as black dots or floaters.
In most cases, floaters are harmless, but if you notice a sudden significant increase in floaters, flashes of light, or a dark curtain in your vision, it could indicate something more serious, like a retinal detachment, which needs urgent attention. Similarly, if this happens after an eye injury, it’s best to get checked immediately.
If the floaters are not too many and not affecting your vision much, there’s no need to worry too much. But if you’re unsure, a quick eye assessment by an ophthalmologist can give you peace of mind!
Dr Abdul Razak
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