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"I have blood in my eye. What can I do? Is it dangerous?"

If you have blood in your eye but it does not reach the colored part (iris) and covers less than half of the white part of your eye, it is likely a minor issue known as a subconjunctival hemorrhage. This occurs when a blood vessel in the eye ruptures, similar to a bruise on the skin. It typically resolves on its own within a week. To help with healing and to close the blood vessel in the eye, you can apply cold compresses for 15 minutes every hour.