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Bleeding from Eye

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Cuckoogoose
Cuckoogoose

Hi

My Dad is 79 years old, last saturday he suddenly went blind in 1 eye, then blood started coming out of it, after a few hours his sight came back.

He has had another one today but there was a lot more blood.

Has anyone else expereinced this please

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  • rose24085
    rose24085 Cuckoogoose

    Posted

    Do you mean his eye went very red and bloodshot or the eye was literally bleeding? Either way if he suddenly lost his vision then he needs an urgent appointment at a hospital eye clinic. 
  • robert93685
    robert93685 Cuckoogoose

    Posted

    Is he on blood thinners like aspirin or warfarin?  Any history of trauma?

    A prompt visit to an eye doctor would be advisable.

  • Cuckoogoose
    Cuckoogoose

    Posted

    Hi

    Yes his eye was actually bleeding. Blood was running out of it down his face

    I rang his GP who said go to your optician.

    I have had him at the opticians who say it is impossible for the eye to bleed and it must be coming from his nose.

    He said if it happens again to contact his GP straight away.

    Not a lot of help really. I am quite concerned

    He has not had any injury to his eye or face

    • derek76
      derek76 Cuckoogoose

      Posted

      Hospitals take eyes very seriously and should have an eye casualty department. I phoned the local hospital last month when I had a problem that was beyond the scope of the opticians. A sister from the department phoned me back for details and gave me an appointment for the next day.
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