What Is an Eye Hemorrhage?
An eye hemorrhage is a condition where blood vessels inside the eye rupture and bleed, leaving red splotches on the white of the eye, in the retina, or between the retina and the lens. Diabetes, high blood pressure, and eye strain are some factors that can cause eye hemorrhages. Bleeding in the eye is, however, often without an obvious cause and sometimes can occur from everyday incidents, such as sneezing, coughing, or eye-rubbing. Occasionally, a bleeding disorder or an infection can be responsible for an eye hemorrhage.
