A subconjunctival hemorrhage is a red spot on your eye caused by a broken blood vessel. It might look scary, but it's usually harmless. Your conjunctiva, the clear membrane that covers your eye, has a lot of tiny blood vessels. When blood gets trapped beneath this layer, it's called subconjunctival.

How do I get rid of a red spot on my eye?

A red spot on your eye is likely to clear up on its own within days or a few weeks. In the meantime, you can use artificial tears or a cool compress to help ease any irritation. Vision loss due to diabetic retinopathy can be irreversible, but treatment can lower the risk of blindness by 95 percent .

Can stress cause red spot in eye?

Stress won't cause a blood vessel to burst, but things associated with stress – especially crying – are common causes of subconjunctival hemorrhage.