Black eye occurs when the blood vessels around the eyes are damaged. The blood vessels leak that causes fluid build-up around the eye, which appears as a bruise. They mainly occur after a dental, cosmetic, or surgical procedure. Using an ice pack helps in reducing the swelling and soothes the area.
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How to treat bruising under the eye caused by trauma?
Query: Hello doctor, I got hit on the cheek by a rock while doing some work. The area under my eye swole up and caused me to have a black eye. Now a whole year and two months later, I still feel the bruising under my eye similar to the look of a black eye. Is there a certain term for this? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The certain term for this is the black eye that you have told yourself. This is a particular term (black eye) used for trauma to eye area resulting in blood collection around it. Another term used for it is raccoon eyes or panda eyes as it forms a complete ring aroun... Read Full »
Why do I have black eye and droopy eyelid after septoplasty?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a septoplasty surgery almost three years back. Since then, I noticed that the blackness of my left eye is slightly higher than that of my right. It causes an impression that it is half-closed. It does not produce tears, absolutely nil. Whenever I cry, tears come only from my r... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I could understand that you are suffering from drooping eyelids and possibly dry eyes. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) and the CT scan report is clearly mentioning that eyes or bones around the eye are not invol... Read Full »
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