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![What causes a red spot on the eye?]() WHAT CAUSES A RED SPOT ON THE EYE? blog article Mar 19, 2019 A red spot on the eye may look worrying, but it is rarely a medical emergency. Usually, a red spot on the eye occurs when blood collects under the conjunctiva due to a subconjunctival hemorrhage. The conjunctiva is the transparent membrane that cover... Read More |
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