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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
black eye
Answered by
Michael J Kutryb, MD - Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, glaucoma, Laser Vision Correct
Kutryb Eye Institute - Titusville
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.
black eye
by hockeymom417, Jun 29, 2009 12:46PM
My 11 year old son was punched in the eye about a month ago. Although the blood in his eye seems to be drying up he still has the shadow on the skin under his eye. I'm concerned whether or not this will fade in time.
Doctor's Answer
by Michael J Kutryb, MD, Jun 30, 2009 08:00PM
, Jun 30, 2009 08:00PM
I recommend that he see an ophthalmologist for evaluation if he hasn't already seen one. There may have actually been an injury to the eye itself, in addition to the eyelid bruising. A bruise on the skin will usually not leave any permanant change in the pigmentation, so any bruising should fade with time. Sometimes dark circles can be due to allergies or a family trait also.
MJK MD
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