The veins that bring blood to the vessels in your eyes are called periorbital veins. These veins serve an important function and can usually do their job without being visible under your skin. But some factors, such as aging and genetics, can cause these veins to become more visible than you would like.

A visible vein in the eye is probably bleeding if there are blood spots or patches on the white portion of the eye. While most visible veins are not cause for alarm, others can signify a major threat to your vision. Painful, inflamed red eyes usually require medical intervention.

The condition of the eyes can say a lot about a person, about the state of his health. Red veins covering the eye whites can be found very often. In some cases, it’s just fatigue, and sometimes an indicator of serious disease. Let’s look at the causes of red veins in the eyes and possible treatments.