What should I do if my eyes bleed after intense crying? - #29615

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My eyes started bleeding after intense crying. What should I do I can't go to a doctor and it happened 2 times and lot of blood came

How long did the bleeding last?:

- Less than a minute

Did you experience any pain or discomfort in your eyes?:

- Moderate pain

Have you had any recent injuries to your eyes or face?:

- No injuries

Are there any other symptoms you noticed along with the bleeding?:

- Redness

How often do you cry intensely?:

- Several times a week

Have you experienced this bleeding before?:

- Twice before

Do you have any chronic eye conditions or wear glasses/contact lenses?:

- Yes, wear glasses

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3 hours ago

Hello
If the eyes bleed after intense crying, the most common cause is a small broken surface blood vessel in the eye (similar to a subconjunctival hemorrhage), which can happen from pressure during heavy crying, coughing, or straining. Since the bleeding lasted less than a minute and happened twice, it may not be dangerous, but the fact that there was a lot of blood and moderate pain means it should not be ignored.
For now, the person should gently rinse the eye with clean water or sterile saline, avoid rubbing the eyes, rest the eyes, and apply a cold compress for 10–15 minutes to reduce further bleeding. They should also avoid straining, heavy crying, or lifting heavy objects for a few days. If available, using lubricating eye drops (artificial tears) can help soothe irritation.
Even if they cannot go to a doctor immediately, they should seek medical evaluation as soon as possible—especially from an eye specialist—if the bleeding happens again, lasts longer than a few minutes, vision becomes blurry, pain increases, there is swelling, or blood appears inside the eye rather than just on the surface. Repeated episodes can sometimes be related to fragile blood vessels, high blood pressure, infection, severe dryness, or rarely a bleeding disorder.
Take care

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Dr. Nirav Jain

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2 hours ago

Hi, Bleeding from the eyes after crying is not normal, but in many cases it is due to a minor surface issue rather than something dangerous. Most likely cause is Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. But your case needs attention because You had actual bleeding (not just redness), It has happened more than once & There is pain. This suggests there may be Small tear or irritation in the eye surface, Fragile blood vessels & Severe dryness or inflammation. What you should do immediately-
1. Do NOT rub your eyes. Rubbing can worsen bleeding.
2. Cold compress- Use clean cold cloth over closed eyes. 10–15 minutes, 2–3 times/day.
3. Use e/d Carboxymethylcellulose 0.5% 1 drop in each eye 2-3 times/day × 1 week.
4. Avoid- Contact lenses (if using), Eye makeup & Straining your eyes.
Even if it’s difficult, try to see a doctor if Bleeding happens again, Vision becomes blurry, Pain increases or Blood seems to come from inside the eye.
You mentioned crying intensely several times a week. This level of distress is important to address. Your body is showing stress physically. You deserve support, not just eye treatment.
Your issue is Likely due to fragile eye vessels from intense crying. Usually not dangerous, but recurrent bleeding needs evaluation. Protect your eyes + use lubricating drops. Try to seek help if it repeats.
Feel free to reach out again.
Regards,
Dr. Nirav Jain
MBBS, D.Fam.Medicine

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2 hours ago

Hello
I understand how scary this must feel. Eye bleeding after crying is not normal and needs urgent attention, especially if a lot of blood came out and it happened more than once. Even if you can’t go to a doctor right now, please try to do the following:
- Do not rub your eyes or touch them unnecessarily.
- Gently rinse your eyes with clean, cool water if there is any blood or discharge.
- Apply a clean, cold compress (like a soft cloth with cold water) over your closed eyelids to help reduce bleeding.
- Rest your eyes and avoid straining them (no screens, reading, or bright lights).
If you notice:
- Vision changes (blurred vision, loss of vision)
- Severe pain
- Blood keeps coming out
- Swelling or redness getting worse
You must try to get medical help as soon as possible, even if it means asking someone for help or visiting a local clinic. Eye bleeding can be a sign of a serious problem (like a blood vessel rupture, infection, or other medical issue) and needs proper evaluation.
Take care and please try to get help soon.
Thank you

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