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I have sunken eyes post-delivery. Is it reversible?
Query: Hello doctor, I delivered my baby three years back. After a year, I started suffering from sunken eyes due to lack of sleep, high stress and improper nutrition. For the last six months, I am taking good care of myself and my eyes have slightly improved. I want to know if sunken eyes are reversible. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have provided a clear description of your concern. Sunken eyes can indeed be reversible, especially since you have been taking good care of yourself. To objectively assess the improvement, consider asking someone who hasn't seen you for a while to compare your old pi... Read Full »
I used Minoxidil solution for hair loss for two months. Can this cause dark circles and sunken eyes?
Query: Hi doctor,I used Minoxidil for two months and stopped it a week back because I developed severe dark circles and sunken eyes. But, I do not see any difference under my eyes after stopping this. Will I ever get rid of them? How long will it take for the dark circles to disappear? Kindly give your sug... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Minoxidil is a medication that treats hair loss. It can cause side effects like dark circles and sunken eyes. However, it can be diagnosed after a proper medical examination. It is common for side effects to persist for a short period after disc... Read Full »
Can weak eyesight cause sunken eyes?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old. My eyesight is getting weak and I got sunken eyes. Does weak eyesight having a connection with sunken eyes? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The appearance of sunken eyes could be a relative thing depending on various factors like lack of normal sleep patterns, hydration if you are not consuming enough water, recent weight loss, anemia and vitamin and mineral deficiencies like vitamin C, K or iron, eating... Read Full »
How to improve collagen under the eyes in case of sunken eyes?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20 year old girl. I have hollow eyes. How can I increase collagen under my eyes? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hollow eyes can be treated by a skin specialist. Dermal fillers are a good method to increase the fat content around the eyes. Though it is expensive, their effect remains for about eight to 12 months. You can consult a dermatologist online to know in detail about derm... Read Full »
Query: Helo doctor, The area under my eyes has sunken over a period of time. It has caused a dark circle to appear below my eyes. I read about 'enophthalmos', a possible cause of this. Is there any treatment available for it? Where should I start? Read Full »
Dr. Satpute Ganeshkumar Suresh
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your eyes do not seem to be sunken. Do you use spectacles? Persons using spectacles may sometimes feel that their eyes are sunken. If you are still in doubt, you can consult an ophthalmolo... Read Full »