I went to shave yesterday morning and when I looked in the mirror recoiled! Usually it is because I feel 21 and see an older man looking back at me!
No it was because the white of the left eye was red and a few other colours besides! I had a the odd speck or streak of blood a few times in the past but nothing like this. I managed to get an emergency appointment with the (cardio) GP so went over after lunch.
He confirmed it was s subconjunctival haemorrhage. This is leakage of blood from tiny blood vessels located underneath the thin, clear membrane (conjunctiva) that lies over the white of the eye (sclera). The problem is all the heart drugs can make the bleeding worse. It should clear in around two weeks and I am to go back if it does not, or if I get any pain and/or discharge. It's hard work this being a Heartie at times!
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Interesting post Michael. I get bloodshot eyes which are worse on some days more than others. I am only on Aspirin as a blood thinner maybe I should follow this up. As I don't get irritation I have tended to leave it !
It was! I had a 'what now' reaction. Thank you for your kind thoughts. I image I looked cool in my shades 😎 as after a few 'what have you done to your eye' I felt I did not want to explain again!
You were right about heart meds. Looked it up, its blood thinning medication which can cause this to happen. Well I would wear shades if I could, got varifocals, so bit difficult wearing sunglasses Michael 😁
I wear tri-focals and use those clip-on sunglasses. Work great and if you're willing to splash out a bit, you can find clip-ons that attach at the sides in the same shape as your 'daily wear'.
I got mine (2pr) when I finally found frames that didn't make me look like Harry Potter (I'm more a Hermoine sort of lady ). The things are easy to fit as the 'clips' aren't really clips but are more like non-abrasive hooks that wrap around your specs frame. The bridge of the sunnies stretches so fitting the sunglasses is quick and easy, much easier than the less expensive clip-ons that flip up but are generally such a pain to fit and use most people bin the things after a few wearings.
SpecSavers, Boots, any ophthalmologist who also fills prescriptions for specs, online using a search term for clip-on sunglasses - you will have to scroll through all sorts to find the ones that 'hug the frame' and it's worth the trouble if you wear specs and need sunglasses.
So does it matter what shape or size your specs are or do hugging sunglasses fit them all ? Sunnie never bought sunglasses to clip on my specs, just went without as wear my specs all day. And how much do they cost please?
You shouldn't have any trouble finding these in the same or very close to the same shape as your spectacles - most optical shops (including Boots optical if you have one near by, if not you can find the sunglasses at their online optical shop) carry 'generic' pairs for after-market purchases, or you can go to the shop where you bought your last pair of glasses and ask the counter clerk if they carry the type.
Depending on your frame style the hugging type can cost from around £6-£30 - the Boots one cost around £20 last time I had a look-in but are worth the cost for quality.
The next time you replace your spectacles be sure to ask about frame matching clip-ons - a lot of optical shops will try to sell you prescription sunnies (they cost more so the shop clerks are 'encouraged' to up-sell) but all but the most 'budget' frames have matching clip-on sunglasses and if you purchase at the same time you're purchasing your frames, you should get a small discount.
Gosh Michael,you must wonder sometimes whatever`s going on.Shades are cool and a doctor friend advises wearing sunglasses all the time to protect our eyes. Best of luck.
I get this frequently and have done for years- long before heart problems- every two or three months, with no pattern I can work out.
It is dramatic, weird, and scares small children😂,but VERY rarely significant. Unfortunately, once you have it once it is more likely to return. Worth mentioning it your optician next time, as it possible is made worse by eye strain etc, and suggests it’s time for new glasses ( and they can reliably spot the very rare cases when it indicates something more significant).
It’s unlikely to be caused by meds, but may be more dramatic looking. Lower blood pressure may make actually help prevent it.
Usually I don’t know it’s happened, my wife will tell me my ‘eye has popped again’. It tends to feel a bit gritty, so some eye drops for dry eyes are comfy (might sting a bit) and was advised not to use contact lenses for a day or two when it’s happened. Absolutely no reason to wear dark glasses for this ( apart from the small children bit😁).
I’d be more worried about the shaving! I leak like a sieve from the smallest nick now I’m on ticagrelor (‘ah Mr Reed, blood test today. We’ve bought some extra supplies of cotton wool in’). Haven’t shaved since my HA: initially just avoiding the hassle, but realised it would be sensible to avoid cutting myself. After 33 years of beardless marriage, my wife has decided she rather likes me bearded (frequently accompanied by jokes about the lack of hair on top these days).
I have had it a few times before but only fairly minor. This looked rather spectacular which is why I had it checked out. Went to optician in April and had diabetic eye check in late June, and told all OK.
Hi Michael, It happened to me too; a bit scary to see but I went to my optician and he checked it out after explaining my meds. I had just switched to aspirin from something far stronger as a blood thinner. Hasn't happened again although my eyes do get a bit bloodshot from time to time. It disappeared after about a week. Take care.
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). The things are easy to fit as the 'clips' aren't really clips but are more like non-abrasive hooks that wrap around your specs frame. The bridge of the sunnies stretches so fitting the sunglasses is quick and easy, much easier than the less expensive clip-ons that flip up but are generally such a pain to fit and use most people bin the things after a few wearings.
at a loss 
Shocked by GP
beta blockers 
Think I'm just starting out... Heart Inflammation/Myocarditis
Subarachnoid haemorrhage 
