When damage occurs to white matter, immune responses can lead to inflammation in the CNS, along with loss of myelin. The degeneration of white matter can be seen in a MRI and used to diagnose leukodystrophy.
Subconjunctival hemorrhage (bleeding in eye) A subconjunctival hemorrhage is a bright red patch in the white of the eye that can cause mild eye irritation. Eye injury There are many types of eye injury, and symptoms include eye pain, burning, irritation, bleeding, and more.
Should I see an eye doctor? Answer. A broken blood vessel in the eye can look very alarming, but will not cause any damage to your eyesight. What happens is that the conjunctiva contains many small, fragile blood vessels that are easily broken, and the blood is leaked into the space between conjunctiva and sclera. Since conjunctiva does not cover the iris of the eye, it is not possible for the leaked blood to cause damage to your vision.