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Eye Problems and Blood in the Eye. Sometimes small blood vessels in the whites of the eyes break and cause a red spot or speck. This is called a subconjunctival hemorrhage. The blood vessels may break because of sneezing, coughing, vomiting, straining, or bending over, but sometimes there is no clear cause. The blood may look alarming, especially if the spot is large. It is usually not a cause for concern and will clear up in 2 to 3 weeks.
If you have a broken blood vessel on the front of your eye, you should contact your eye doctor and schedule an appointment. In most cases, a simple eye exam is enough for an eye doctor to properly diagnose a subconjunctival hemorrhage.reatment of a Broken Blood Vessel in the Eye. In most cases, treatment is not needed for a subconjunctival hemorrhage. If you are experiencing pain or discomfort, over-the-counter pain medications such as Tylenol may be recommended.