What is the cause of the blood clot in the newborn's eye?

Many parents found blood clots in their newborn babies’ eyes, which scared the parents. What on earth happened and why did the blood clots appear? The vision of a newborn baby is not fully developed. If the blood clot is not removed in time, it may have a great impact on the child's vision, so parents must pay attention to this phenomenon. So what happens when there is blood clot in the newborn’s eye?

It may be congestion in the whites of the eyes: Congestion in the whites of the eyes may be caused by acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis. Common causes include excessive use of the eyes, poor vascular elasticity, etc. It may also be related to severe coughing, long-term constipation, etc. Hypertension, arteriosclerosis, and diabetes are also causes of congestion in the whites of the eyes. The second reason may be caused by allergies, such as pollen allergy, allergic rhinitis, etc. Sometimes, even without treatment, the disease may gradually be absorbed and healed after a few days.

Tips to deal with it:

1. Apply cold or hot compresses to the eyes during the first two days of bleeding.

2. Use eye drops that have vasoconstriction effect.

3. Keep bowel movements smooth.

Another cause of blood clots in the white of the eye is subconjunctival hemorrhage. The surface of the human eyeball is covered with a thin membrane, which is medically called the conjunctiva. There are many capillaries in the conjunctiva, which are usually invisible. However, when inflammation occurs or arteriosclerosis caused by high blood pressure, or eye contusion caused by eye trauma, the capillaries under the conjunctiva will bleed.

Through the introduction above, I believe you already know what is going on with blood clots in the eyes of newborns! If you find a blood clot in your baby's eye, as long as it doesn't expand further, there is no need to worry, it may disappear soon. If the blood clot persists and spreads, you should go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.