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Eye Care Archive (Expert Forum)
Bruise to toddlers eyelid
Our Ask A Doctor Ophthalmology Forum is where you can post your question and receive a personal answer from physicians affiliated with the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Bruise to toddlers eyelid
by jaborti, Jul 30, 2006 12:00AM
My 3 1/2 year old son hit his eye on the spout in our tub about 2 months ago. His vision was fine, but the lid was black and blue for a couple of days. Once the black and blue went away I noticed that there is a red dot on his eyelid that looks redder some days the others. I lifted back his eyelid to find what looked like swelling and a pimple looking thing there(there was nothing under the good eye). I asked my pediatrician and she said it was ok, that the eyelid takes a long time to heal. Should I go to a Pediatriac Opthalmologist? My son can see fine, but I just don't like the looks of this red dot on the eyelid. Thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Forum-OD-MP, Jul 30, 2006 12:00AM
cant hurt. a second opinion is always a good idea. pediatricians generally think they know way more about eyes than they actually do
Member Comments
by susan275, Sep 26, 2008 03:14AM
A related discussion, bruises under the eyes for 2 years old toddler was started.
