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Got Hit On Eye. Swelling And Dark Bruise Appeared. Should I Consult A Doctor?
I got punched in the eye a few days ago. There was some regular swelling , and dark coloring as I expected. It felt like it was healing well, but I tried to blow my nose today. I felt pressure and my lower eyelid inflated. Is this something that I need to see a doctor for? Will the swelling go down naturally, or should I get xrays to make sure there is no fracture?
Sat, 29 Dec 2012
Hi thanks for your question.
Trauma to eye should never be taken lightly and that too when you have developed haematoma(black blue coloured swelling under skin)
Consult a nearby physician to rule out any injury to your eye and any fracture of skull bone.You need a X Ray skull to rule out fracture skull.
Hope this answers your question.
Trauma to eye should never be taken lightly and that too when you have developed haematoma(black blue coloured swelling under skin)
Consult a nearby physician to rule out any injury to your eye and any fracture of skull bone.You need a X Ray skull to rule out fracture skull.
Hope this answers your question.
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Hello,
It is likely that while blowing your nose, the thin bony plate of the ethmoidal sinus must have given way thus allowing air from the sinus to enter into the orbital space (below the skin /subcutaneous tissue). It will disappear gradually and would not require any treatment. Apart from this swelling if you have any other problem then do consult your ophthalmologist for a closer look.
Regards
Dr.Anupama
It is likely that while blowing your nose, the thin bony plate of the ethmoidal sinus must have given way thus allowing air from the sinus to enter into the orbital space (below the skin /subcutaneous tissue). It will disappear gradually and would not require any treatment. Apart from this swelling if you have any other problem then do consult your ophthalmologist for a closer look.
Regards
Dr.Anupama
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