Patch of blood in the eye...

mg_2204 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-16-2004, 05:44 AM

Hello!

Did it ever happened to you to have a patch of blood in your eye?

This is the second time for me. First time the patch was as big as the iris. I just woke up one morning with all that blood in my eye. I ran at the surgery and the doc told me it was nothing to worry about. Just a little blood vessel but in the eye, a tiny droplet can seem huge (well it was!). Maybe I had scratched my eye? Can't remember.

But yesterday another patch of blood (same eye) appeared. I didn't wake up with it. It just appeared. Suddenly. I had this huge headache too and BG was between 15 and 16 all day. Probably just a coincidence. I'm under tremendous stress as of late. But still... I can't help but wonder about this blood in the eye. I've had laser surgery in 98 to release pressure in my eyes. I haven't had problems with pressure since then.

So... did you ever have a patch of blood in the eye, just like that, for no apparent reason?

Thanks in advance for the feedback!

Marie

TAutry · #2 (**permalink**) 03-16-2004, 08:33 AM

Hi Marie,

I haven't had anything like that with my eyes. I have a friend and business associate who has had terrible difficulties with his eyes since developing diabetes. Were I you, I think I would want the doctor to tell me more. I am very cautious when it comes to my eyes. I like seeing things.

Travis

Shalyndria · #3 (**permalink**) 03-16-2004, 08:37 AM

Do you make regular trips to the Ophthalmologist, Marie? You may want to ask your doctor to refer you to one ASAP if you are concerned.

Could be you scratched the surface of your eye, but I know I'd be concerned with it happening twice.

Keep us posted.
Shy

zookeeper671 · #4 (**permalink**) 03-16-2004, 09:08 AM

Blood pressure in the normal range?

Angie

HeatherP · #5 (**permalink**) 03-16-2004, 09:44 AM

It might be nothing, but I would go to the Opthalmologist to make absolutely sure.

mg_2204 · #6 (**permalink**) 03-17-2004, 02:39 AM

... ok, I've been told it's nothing and it happens, even in non-diabetic people. But I've never heard of people having blood patches in their eyes for no reason. Usually you've been hit, or you had something in your eye or... you've scratched? I never scratch my eyes hard enough to cause tiny blood vessel to burst!!! Anyway. Doc gave me a little pat on the back.

Oh well... moving on. Pardon me the expression but a patch like that in your eye... bloody ugly...

Marie

Belinda · #7 (**permalink**) 03-17-2004, 04:45 AM

blood pressure is the most likely culprit. I had some before but that is a long story to fixing a eye problem. Go to the eye doctor but better yet the retinologist just to easej your mind. Unless your Dr. dialated your eyes he can't tell.

mg_2204 · #8 (**permalink**) 03-17-2004, 05:32 AM

Belinda, you mean blood pressure... or the pressure in the eye? Come to think of it, is the first directly affecting the latter? I should have asked my doc. My blood pressure is always a bit high. In the 'grey area' as they say.

I have a check-up coming up soon. Will (again) ask about this...

Marie

Belinda · #9 (**permalink**) 03-18-2004, 06:14 PM

Your blood pressure causes the tiny tiny blood vessels behind the eye to burst if your blood pressure is high. I go to the eye doc on Monday for my 4 month check I will ask him about the patches etc. and will pm you with his reply. Hope you get it taken care of soon

Jenny · #10 (**permalink**) 03-18-2004, 06:28 PM

I have a friend who got those in her eyes once. But only because she had drank too much the night before and threw up extremely hard....that is the onky one I know of.

mg_2204 · #11 (**permalink**) 03-19-2004, 02:03 AM

Thank you Belinda, that is so kind of you. I really appreciate it.

Jenny, yes heard about that when you're quite sick... but I don't drink. Not a drop!

Thank you guys!

Marie

Lorna · #12 (**permalink**) 04-30-2004, 08:05 AM

Sorry to reopen this, but I noticed a similar thing last night. Could it have been caused by being knackered after staying up working on the computer all night?

dpav · #13 (**permalink**) 05-01-2004, 06:07 PM

You sound like you have a bit of retinopathy. Have you seen your Ophthalmologist, lately, not a regular eye doctor you need an Ophthalmologist, to check out your retina and the veins. I have had all of this happen to me years ago. I have had a vitrectomy and laser work and I am stable and have been that way for over 15 years. I'd strongly suggest you see your Ophthalmologist, ASAP.
Let us know what the diagnosis if from him. Take care.
It will clear itself out on its own for now, but it can get to the point that it will no longer be able to clear it out. Then you go blind from the blood build up and then you can get the vitrectomy and you will have your normal vision back if everything goes perfectly.
Been there, done that.
Please get checked soon by an Ophthalmologist,.
Don

Belinda · #14 (**permalink**) 05-01-2004, 06:43 PM

Yeah but at some point the vitrectomy will not work. I had this procedure done in both of my eyes and it took 2 long years to clear up and for me to see well again. Hmmmm come to think abaout it that was 7 years ago this week. Trust me you don't want to let it get that far and you don't even know it is happening...I just happened to go to the eye doc( only went 1 every 2 years before) because I was due for my 2 year check up..... and to my surprise I was having laser surgery the next day!

dpav · #15 (**permalink**) 05-01-2004, 07:20 PM

Good idea to get the checkup very, very soon.
I have just heard for the first time that a person needed time to have the eyes clear up after a vitrectomy. Do you know why it was that way?, The eyes are supposed to be filled with clean , clear solution. The retinas are supposed to have interpretative laser done and the eyes should heal normally in a few months. Just curious what was different in your case with your surgeries?
Mine was done and I had 20/20 the next day after the bandages were removed. Since I was different, I am curious as to what might have been different. I hope I'm not being too nosey.
Don