Sanremo 2025, what did Massimo Ranieri do to the eye?
Massimo Ranieri amazed the audience of 2025 Festival of Sanremo, not only for its intense performance but also for an evident detail: his right eye visibly red. The image of the singer with a bloodshot eye has sparked curiosity among viewers, leading to speculation about his health. However, according to experts, there is nothing to worry about.
The doctor's opinion: a simple subconjunctival hemorrhage
The situation was clarified by Stefano Barabino, responsible of Ocular Surface and Dry Eye Center at Sacco Hospital in Milan, who explained that it is a banal subconjunctival hemorrhage: “It is a very common disorder that resolves spontaneously within a week, without the need for therapy”.
Massimo Ranieri's red eye, therefore, is not a sign of a serious problem, but only of a temporary, albeit spectacular, episode. This type of hemorrhage occurs when the capillaries of the conjunctiva break, causing a red spot to appear on the white part of the eye.
What are the causes?
According to experts, subconjunctival hemorrhage can be caused by several factors:
- Stress and fatigue, which can increase blood pressure and make capillaries more fragile.
- Age-related capillary fragility, a phenomenon more frequent after the 60 years.
- Diabetes and hypertension, conditions that increase the likelihood of blood vessel rupture.
- Sudden Efforts, such as intense coughing or sneezing, which can cause small capillaries in the eye to break.