Bruising of the eyelids is also known as the "black eye." When the skin surrounding the upper eye region darkens, bruising or black eyelids occur. It is caused due to an injury or trauma to the face, which results in dilated blood vessels bleeding under the skin. The blood leak into the surrounding tissues caused due to the break in the small blood vessels or capillaries, causing discoloration or bruising. This condition is not severe in most cases, but this can be an indicator of medical emergency conditions, such as skull fracture.
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Can an improper usage of contact lens cause infection of the cornea?
Query: Hi doctor, I have struggled with my right eye, where I have had a red eyelid around the eye, and my eyeball would be bloodshot. I did scratch my eye two years ago, and that was the cause and got infected. I have gone to the doctors and told me to stop wearing contacts and put me on antibiotic drops ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. While using contact lenses, please maintain hygiene. You should be very cautious because if the infection comes and the cornea is involved, it will take months to heal. So as of now, please avoid contact lens till infection resolves. Better use glasses as of now. Use Vi... Read Full »
Can vomiting cause eye pain and bruising?
Query: Hello doctor, My friend started vomiting last night and I noticed that his eyelids were red and bruised. Is there something else besides the vomiting that could have caused the bruised eyelids? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the history provided, it seems that your friend is having red and bruised eyes following vomiting. This is probably because of rupture of very small blood vessels in the eyelids during vomiting. This will not require any treatment and it will subside in one or t... Read Full »
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