Burst Blood vessel in eye

[GregB]

I have recently had two episodes of a small bleeding in my left eye. The first one went away after a couple of days. The second is still there but seems to be fading.
My GP explained it as burst blood vessel that might have been due to rubbing or something in the eye.
Have others had a similar thing? Is it a possible indicator of something more serious or am I just having another paranoia attack??
My most recent INR was 2.1 (Coaguchek 3 days ago).
GregB

 

[Christina]

Hi Greg,

I have gotten them a couple time since my surgery and nothing further happened. I just let is heal. Takes a week of more at times. I never went to see a doctor as I didn't think it was important. I probably just rubbed my eye to hard.
Don't stress yourself.

Christina
AVR's 8/7/00 & 8/18/00
Tucson Medical Center
Dr. Gulshan Sethi, Surgeon
Dr. Lou Lancero, Cardiologist
St. Jude's Mechanical

 

[Ross]

Maybe I shouldn't say anything, but do you have high blood pressure? There is a condition called Hypertensive Retinopathy that may cause a bleeder. My last vision Doc told me that I have this and if it should pop, they'll cauterize it with a laser. Me confused again.

 

[Guest]

I have consulted with eye doctors on this. If the eye is red around where it should be white only, no pain and no effect on clarity or color vision, it is as Christina and you concluded probably like a bruise or allergy.

They eye is composed of thin layers. If a tiny amount of blood leaks into there, it looks horrible but is really just a tiny amount. Did you ever make a microscope slide and put a cover glass on it. This is the best analogy.

 

[GregB]

Thanks for the reassurance

Thanks for the reassurance

Thanks folks for your reassurance and calming advice.

I will keep a close eye on things (joke)

My GP checked my blood pressure so I am in the clear on that count.

Al, the little analogies and examples you often use to describe the various Coumadin phenomena are very helpful in bringing some understanding to this quite complex condition.

For me this serves as another example of how this site is able to provide sage advice, comfort and support to those who need it.
Thanks again
GB

 

[Guest]

What amazes me is how quickly we communicate across the great distances.

 

[Sunshine susan]

Yea, me too

Yea, me too

Hi Greg--I have had such a problem myself now and again. The last time was a week or so ago the day after I had done my strength training. I was concerned that the weight lifting could have contributed to it, although I hadn't done anything different. But it again went away in a few days and did not recur at the next training. So.....just have to explain that "you should see the other guy"!! Blood pressure is fine as is INR (I try to keep it on the high side of normal), so that's not it--just happens every now and then. I don't worry about it, but it can be sort of scary and scary looking. Susan

 

[GregB]

Thanks Susan
I am trying not to panic too much. Maybe wearing shades is the way to deal with this. The latest episode continues to fade and is barely visible now.
Like you, I can't pin down any particular event or cause, it just seems to happen of its own accord.

My blood pressure and INR continue to be in acceptable range.

My GP did volunteer that it was somehow related to Coumadin and that if it happens again over the next few weeks I might need to see an eye specialist to check it out a little further. So far it seems to be having no discernable effect on my vision. It just looks a bit messy.
Hope you can continue to stay clear eyed.
Thanks again for sharing your experience with this.
Greg B

 

[sharon]

red eye

red eye

Hi GregB,
I too have had that happen to me. The white of one of my eyes turned red. It took about a week to clear up - it's happened twice and neither time was there a problem with my inr, wasn't sick either.
Sharon

 

[ALCapshaw]

Re: BLOOD PRESSURE

I think it is a good idea for all Heart Patients to be able to measure their own BP at home. There are manual BP cuffs with pump, pressure meter, and built in stethoscope as well as automatic versions available at drug stores / departments.

Heart Rate Monitors (chest strap with wrist watch type readout) are also available at sports outlets. I got mine for around $50 at Wall Mart in the Sporting Goods section.

'AL'