A broken blood vessel in the white of the eye, also called a subconjunctival hemorrhage, may look painful, though the bright red area does not cause damage to the eye. The condition does not typically require treatment and will heal on its own over a week or so. However, if the red area bulges or causes pain and changes to vision, you should contact an eye doctor. A broken blood vessel may happen spontaneously, without a known cause, but understanding some of the known reasons for the condition may help prevent broken blood vessels in the eye.
Pink eye, scientifically known as "conjunctivitis" may cause some unpleasantness, but it is nothing to be alarmed about. It is a membrane that is red in color, located in the inner part of the eyelids, and when pink eye occurs, it gets covered with fluid. There are various small organisms like fungus, viruses, bacteria, and other toxic agents, to which the reddish membrane reacts. These tend to be more common in children, but it is possible for people of all ages to be affected by pink eye.
