Question 1

ct scan, mri (extensive left mastoiditis) ears ok. headache w/ darkness (corner of eyes). bacterial infection in june.  ent on fri. allergy/recovery?

Accepted Answer

Question?: what are you asking: mastoiditis is a serious condition, usually a bacterial infection which defintely requires antibiotics and sometimes surgery. Recovery depends on the extent of the infection and surgery.

Question 2

what to eat to get rid off darkness around the eyes ?

Accepted Answer

Find the cause: Some of it can be genetic, if the darkness is under the eyes, it can be from anemia, fatigue or nasal allergies, you need to have it checked and remedied.

Question 3

what can you use to get rid of darkness under your eyes?

Accepted Answer

Sleep: More sleep, better diet, less stress, more fluid.

Question 4

for what length of time can you stay in utter darkness before you suffer eye damage?

Accepted Answer

Forever: As a young child, your eyes needed stimulus to develop properly for you to see.  As an adult, the lack of stimulus in the dark will not harm your eyes.

Question 5

does applying a warm rag help with darkness around the eyes? or would a good night's sleep make it disappear better?

Accepted Answer

Eye Strain: Are you reading too much?  Are you not sleeping well.  Cool rag can feel refreshing for the eyes if you are working long hours in the computer or reading long hours.  Sleep 6-8 hours a day, is helpful not just for the eyes, but for the whole body.

Question 6

in the morning specially i feel like fainting and lightheadedness n darkness in front of my eyes what is this? my bp is usually low around 60

Accepted Answer

Hydration: Most people who are not taking meds for high blood pressure and feel like you do, improve by increase non-coffinated fluids and salt intake (pickles, pretzels, ext).

Question 7

can an inferior scleral show be fixed surgically/who should i go see for that? same thing for under eyes puffiness/darkness. who should i go see?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Eyelid laxity, whether it is pulling away from the eyeball (ectropion), sagging (increased scleral show) or turning inward (entropion) can all be evaluated and suggestive surgical management can be discussed by an oculoplastic surgeon. Bags , festoons, eyelid droopiness, &amp; blemishes, brow position and eyelid function, are all evaluated, which expands the surgical considerations.

Question 8

my 5 year old daughter has darkness under her eyes especially one and it looks a little puffy it wasn't like that yesterday it doesn't look right?

Accepted Answer

Exam by physician: She should be examined by pediatrician. Many different causes include trauma, infection and rarely  tumor.

Question 9

can darkness be harmful to the eyes after awhile like in alaska?

Accepted Answer

No harm: Low light activates the keenest amount of light receptivity of the eye which can in the right circumstances detect one photon alone.  But there is no harm in this.  You could live in a cave with no light for years and your eyes would stay healthy.

Question 10

what to do if i see images in darkness, on walls, etc. even if i close my eyes i still see images and stuff, am i going insane?

Accepted Answer

No: But those are signs of delirium. That indicates that something is adversely effecting your brain. It is a medical emergency and you should go to the er now to find the. Cause and get treated. Have someone take you or go by 911.. Good luck.

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Ct scan, mri (extensive left mastoiditis) ears ok. headache w/ darkness (corner of eyes). bacterial infection in june. ent on fri. allergy/recovery?

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What to eat to get rid off darkness around the eyes ?

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What can you use to get rid of darkness under your eyes?

A member asked:

For what length of time can you stay in utter darkness before you suffer eye damage?

A member asked:

Does applying a warm rag help with darkness around the eyes? or would a good night's sleep make it disappear better?

A member asked:

In the morning specially i feel like fainting and lightheadedness n darkness in front of my eyes what is this? my bp is usually low around 60

A member asked:

Can an inferior scleral show be fixed surgically/who should i go see for that? same thing for under eyes puffiness/darkness. who should i go see?

A member asked:

My 5 year old daughter has darkness under her eyes especially one and it looks a little puffy it wasn't like that yesterday it doesn't look right?

A member asked:

Can darkness be harmful to the eyes after awhile like in alaska?

A member asked:

What to do if i see images in darkness, on walls, etc. even if i close my eyes i still see images and stuff, am i going insane?

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