Title: How to Get Rid of Popped Blood Vessels in Eyes
Headings: What Should I Do About a Popped Blood Vessel in My Eye?
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What Should I Do About a Popped Blood Vessel in My Eye?

Content: With all the possible causes, there is only one treatment for a burst blood vessel – time! Subconjunctival hemorrhages generally treat themselves, as the conjunctiva slowly absorbs the blood over time. Think of it like a bruise on the eye. Expect a full recovery within two weeks, without any long-term complications. Although eye drops will not repair the burst vessel, they can help soothe the heaviness or irritation. So, what should you do about a popped blood vessel in your eye? Be as patient as possible and gentle to the eye, using eye-drops for comfort as needed. It is as simple as that! If for some reason you experience pain, discharge, a change in vision, the eye does not clear up after two weeks, or you have recurrent subconjunctival hemorrhages in the span of a few months, you may have a more serious problem on hand, and need to call your VSP® network eye doctor right away. This is a guest blog post by Walter F. Morton, O.D., optometrist at Buck Eye Vision Care in Centennial, CO;