My left eye looks smaller after an accident. Please help.

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I met with a car accident about seven days ago. I was diagnosed with a concussion and cervical fracture. But after the accident, my left eye has become smaller in size than the other. Why is that so?

Answered by Dr. Shachi Dwivedi

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Can you please upload a picture of the same? Is your vision also decreased? And is there any redness in your eye?

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

No, vision is still the same, and there is no redness in the eye too.

Answered by Dr. Shachi Dwivedi

Hello,

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Mild ptosis is there because of trauma. Start doing cold compression with an ice pack three to four times a day. Start the medications which includes eye drop Ikool or Zoline Plus three times a day. Eye ointment Ocupol DX at bedtime on the lid margin. Tablet Poze SP two times a day. It will take three to four weeks to get better. Cold compresses are a must.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

So it is not permanent. It is temporary, right? Will my eye get back to normal?

Answered by Dr. Shachi Dwivedi

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, it will get back to normal. You can also start taking some multi vitamin supplements for a month to strengthen your muscles. It is normal. Nothing to worry.

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Answered by Dr. Shachi Dwivedi

Medically reviewed by Dr. Vinodhini J.

January 18, 2021

August 2, 2023

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Dr. Shachi Dwivedi

Ophthalmology (Eye Care)

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