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What Causes Sensitivity And Blackness Around My Eyes After I Hit My Head?

Hello, 2 days ago I slipped while coming down stairs and hit the back of my head pretty hard, I got up and was fine, no vomiting. Over the days i have not had headaches or anything, but i have gotten raccoon eyes, or two black eyes. I feel fine besides the spot where i hit my head is a bit sore, My eyes are not sensitive to light, and i fall asleep fine. but i am still afraid of the black eyes, should I consult a doctor? I am 17 years of age.
Thu, 3 Jul 2014
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Ophthalmologist 's  Response
Hi
After such injury there may be some how some blood leak around eyes or bruise around eyes.

This blood , with time changes into different , blood ingredient and black brown color of blood is reflected as black eyes.
After a fortnight or so it will be alright.
Do not hot foment.
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Ophthalmologist Dr. Sushil Rungta's  Response
Hi
Black eyes are because of blood oozed around eye socket due to trauma one received.
It will gradually resolve in more than a fortnight .
In its course it will show color changes- not to be worried.
No hot compress around eyes desired after trauma.
Injury on the back should be watched.rest and sos analgesic may be of some help.
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What Causes Sensitivity And Blackness Around My Eyes After I Hit My Head?

Hi After such injury there may be some how some blood leak around eyes or bruise around eyes. This blood , with time changes into different , blood ingredient and black brown color of blood is reflected as black eyes. After a fortnight or so it will be alright. Do not hot foment.