Question 1

can head trauma darken your eye color?

Accepted Answer

No: Eye color is a genetic trait.  Heavy inflammation or surgical/trauma to the iris (colored part of the eye) can make the color seem to change.

Question 2

i suffered fall trauma, a couple months ago..hitting above my left eye brow. had clot in head. will that heal totally?

Accepted Answer

Usually reabsorbed: If you had a clot on the surface of the brain, these usually are reabsorbed by your body. In some cases, some blood may remain which can be seen on ct scans. As long as you feel like you are back to normal, there is no need to worry. But if you are having balance problems or persistent headaches, let your doctor know.

Question 3

my boyfriend struggles with an eye issue. he was hit in the head as a child and now his eye reacts to light by going lazy, red, blurry, pain, waters, cloudy. hes had it since he had blunt force trauma to his head?

Accepted Answer

: Head trauma can damage the optic nerve. Some healing can occur over several years, but if he has had this since he was a child, there is a high likelihood that the damage is permanent. He can minimize these effects by wearing darkened, corrective lenses. He should consult a opthalmologist (eye MD) for evaluation.

Question 4

all of a sudden i have a black eye no trauma but have had a bad head ache off and on all day?

Accepted Answer

? Ruptured blood ves: Ruptured blood levels are the most common cause of black eyes, and if severe enough, a headache might ensue.  If this goes away quickly then no worries, but if your vision changes, or if the symptoms persist, you need to see your Eye MD

Question 5

if someones head accidentally bumped into my left eye at a high speed (from 12 to 24 inches away), will i get an increased risk of developing glaucoma in the future (since glaucoma can result from trauma)? my eyelid was closed during the impact?

Accepted Answer

: I would not worry about it, it is usualy a more significant injury that causes glaucoma. Traumatic glaucoma is any glaucoma caused by an injury to the eye. This type of glaucoma can occur both immediately after an injury to the eye or years later. It can be caused by injuries that “bruise” the eye (called blunt trauma) and injuries that penetrate the eye. I do not think you bruised your eye.

Question 6

is eye transplant possible for blindness due to head trauma or eye injury?

Accepted Answer

Not quite yet...: We're getting better but if the brain's visual centers are damaged or the optic nerve is destroyed there currently is no method for repair.  If the injury is limited to the retina only - the possibility of a retinal implant theoretically exists.  We've still got a long wait for this capability.

Question 7

my 7 month old grandson - noticed his eye is bloodshot & looks like a pimple on the white part & bruise on back of his head. trauma or infection?

Accepted Answer

Difficult to know...: Without a formal exam, but if he has a bruise on the back of his head it is most likely from an injury as opposed to an infection.  "Bloodshot eye" may be unrelated to the bruise.  This may be due to him rubbing his eye, or possibly something irritating the eye.  He may have a pinguecula on his eye, but without seeing the "pimple" it is only a guess.  Best to have it evaluated by a Dr in person!

Question 8

can a trauma to the eye/forehead and head cause blood clotting in the brain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, and it also can cause bleeding in a brain and death, if the head trauma severe enough to make you think of a blood clot go to er and get head ct.

Question 9

i've been dizzy/lightheaded and unbalanced with headaches and frequent eye twitches. no head trauma but is it still likely that i have bppv?

Accepted Answer

See ans: No you cannot come to this diagnosis without a complete evaluation. There are many things that must be evaluated for your complaint. See your doctor to get the correct diagnosis and then proper treatment. Don't diagnose yourself

Question 10

experiencing itchy nose and eyes, a stye that is healing now and a clear watery liquid dripping from nose. what could this be?  i just moved to a colder climate in norway but the nose dripping scared me. might this be csf leak? no head trauma.

Accepted Answer

It very likely is: simple rhinorrhea: runny nose from allergies, a cold, exposure to cold temperatures such as you suggest. The fact that you also have itchy nose and eyes suggests allergy/hay fever as a cause which would not be unusual when you find yourself in a new environment with new potential antigens/allergens. Consider an OTC antihistamine or begin a steroid nasal spray (Flonase). I wouldn't worry about CSF.

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Can head trauma darken your eye color?

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I suffered fall trauma, a couple months ago..hitting above my left eye brow. had clot in head. will that heal totally?

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My boyfriend struggles with an eye issue. he was hit in the head as a child and now his eye reacts to light by going lazy, red, blurry, pain, waters, cloudy. hes had it since he had blunt force trauma to his head?

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All of a sudden i have a black eye no trauma but have had a bad head ache off and on all day?

A member asked:

If someones head accidentally bumped into my left eye at a high speed (from 12 to 24 inches away), will i get an increased risk of developing glaucoma in the future (since glaucoma can result from trauma)? my eyelid was closed during the impact?

A member asked:

Is eye transplant possible for blindness due to head trauma or eye injury?

A member asked:

My 7 month old grandson - noticed his eye is bloodshot & looks like a pimple on the white part & bruise on back of his head. trauma or infection?

A member asked:

Can a trauma to the eye/forehead and head cause blood clotting in the brain?

A member asked:

I've been dizzy/lightheaded and unbalanced with headaches and frequent eye twitches. no head trauma but is it still likely that i have bppv?

A member asked:

Experiencing itchy nose and eyes, a stye that is healing now and a clear watery liquid dripping from nose. what could this be? i just moved to a colder climate in norway but the nose dripping scared me. might this be csf leak? no head trauma.

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