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I woke up with a very black eye on my lid only accompanied by puffiness and it has worsened as the day goes on. i had no known trauma should i see dr?

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Dr. Warren Wolfe answered

Trauma?: You may have contused your eye while asleep. In any event I think it wise to consult with your family physician to be sure the eye is not getting worse.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I woke up with a very black eye on my lid only accompanied by puffiness and it has worsened as the day goes on. i had no known trauma should i see dr?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Warren Wolfe answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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