Is this something I should be seen for? I can feel a little pressure toward the section of the eye with the red spot.
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Possibly many things, almost all nothing to worry about in the short term. I'd first assume you've had one too many long days and didn't allow your eyes the proper rest they need to literally re-build & rejuvenate while you sleep. Dryness is probable, too. You may have other disorders such as episcleritis. If your pain is lower, like like than 4 on a ten point scale, I'd just give it a few more days. Use plain-Jane artificial tears (rewetting drops). Breathe. Rest. Take care of yourself. If this continues or worsens, see your optometrist/ophthalmologist. How's that for free advice? !
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You apparently have a small hemorrhage in the thin layer (called conjunctiva) covering the white part of your eye. You are fairly young, don't mention any previous injury to your eye, or say if this has occurred before, but any problem with blood vessels can require additional testing. It would be best to schedule an appointment with your eye doctor so this can be looked into more thoroughly.
It appears that you have some good advice here. A small blood heme would be my professional "interweb" opinion. If correct, as small as this is, will likely resolve within a week. If not, see your local eye doctor for the best advice. There is nothing like getting a qualified professional opinion..... in person.
From the fine picture you posted I would suspect one of two conditions that may be the most likely suspect. First it is possible you have a small subconjunctival hemhorrage. This is nothing more than a small broken blood vessel. Causes may stem from coughing, sneezing, heavy lifting, constipation, or blood thinning medication. It never hurts to review with your eye doctor or PCP if any of the above may have occurred. I always test blood pressure for this condition. Another common condition may be pinqueculitis. This is a small area of "calloused" tissue usually resulting from excessive dryness and sun (UV) exposure that has become inflamed. It may be treated with preservative free artificial tears or possibly with a prescription steroid drop. If either, or any for that matter, condition persists for more than a couple of days please seek attention with your eye doctor for treatment.
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More commonly it is a subconjunctival heme which can come from exertion like lifting something heavy. Less commonly it could be squamous cell carcinoma. I would get an eye exam by an optometrist or ophthalmologist soon rather than posting questions to people you do not know on the internet.
This is not in a typical "pinquecula" area. It is not geographically diffuse, therefore less likely episcleritis? The upper lid lashes are obscuring details of the picture which make it harder to comment correctly. A 4 day event is very unlikely a suspect neoplasm. Related questions? Aspirin? Other blood thinners? Dry Eye Syndrome? A day 5 or 6 view with a good slit lamp would be helpful. Need information regarding patients medications, lid eversion detail, dry eye evaluation. Bottom line with this limited information is mild subconj hem with possible early episcleritis. This is not a circumstance to refer to Ophthalmology.
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