What causes burst blood vessels in the eye?
The condition resulting from burst blood vessels in the eye is known as subconjuctival hemorrhage. It is commonly referred to as red eye. Although it may be appear shocking to the viewer, the condition is generally not cause for concern. What does a subconjuctival hemorrhage look like? Subconjuctival hemorrhage is seen as a red patch in the eye. This may be a single large or small spot, or occasionally a few splotches together. It appears visibly on the white of the eye or sclera, though it is a situation where the blood vessels have burst under the surface or conjunctiva of the eye. The conjunctiva contains many blood vessels and tiny blood capillaries. When the blood vessels in this area burst, the blood is trapped and gathers underneath the surface of the eye. Between the conjunctiva and the sclera a pool of blood results which is noticed as a red eye. The burst blood vessels allow the outflow of blood under the outer membrane of the eye, thus what is being seen is the redness of mi
