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Broken Blood Vessel in Eye—ER or Not?

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Broken Blood Vessel in Eye—ER or Not?

Jun 05, 2025

It looks like your eye is bleeding—but is it actually an emergency? A broken blood vessel in the eye can be startling, but it is not always dangerous. Emergency physician Jeffrey Druck, MD, explains when that red spot is just a harmless bruise and when it could signal something more serious.

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    Is it really an emergency?

    ER OR NOT?