“Have you got rabbit eyes?” Kim Yoo-jeong’s bloodshot appearance…Why do the veins in her eyes burst?

Recently, actress Kim Yoo-jung appeared at a commemorative event with rabbit eyes. The blood vessels in her eyes burst and the white of one eye turned red. Why do thread veins burst?

The technical term for the phenomenon of blood vessels bursting in the eye is subconjunctival hemorrhage. The white part of the eye has threadlike veins spread out like a spider web. When a tooth erupts, the conjunctiva swells, and the bright red blood turns brown and green before disappearing.

When the eyes turn red, the viewer also becomes worried. However, even if the thread vein bursts, there is no significant pain or discomfort. It has no effect on vision. It recovers naturally without any special treatment. The recovery period is usually about 1 to 2 weeks. If symptoms persist beyond that, you should visit a hospital.

The blood vessels in the conjunctiva are easily damaged by even a small impact, and the blood vessels burst for various reasons. Subconjunctival hemorrhage can be caused by accumulated fatigue, dry eyes, allergies, external irritants, or drug effects. Sudden increases in eye pressure or applying excessive force to the eye are also causes of subconjunctival hemorrhage. This is why blood vessels burst after coughing or sneezing hard. Even in cold, dry weather like these days, the veins pop easily.

Eye irritation should be minimized… If filamentous veins appear and do not disappear, ‘corneal neovascularization’ may be suspected.

To keep your veins from bursting, it is best not to irritate your eyes. You should avoid rubbing your eyes frequently or doing anything that puts a lot of force on your eyes. Lifting heavy loads or holding your breath for a long time is also not good. However, if subconjunctival hemorrhage recurs frequently, you should visit a hospital to determine the exact cause.

On the other hand, if red and vivid blood vessels suddenly appear in the eyes and do not disappear for a long time, corneal neovascularization may be suspected. Corneal neovascularization is a blood vessel that forms abnormally in the cornea, which has no blood vessels. New corneal blood vessels are weaker than normal blood vessels, prone to bleeding, and are susceptible to inflammation. If left untreated, vision problems may occur.