A member asked:

Banged my eye, had to have gape glued shut. a day later new i have a persistent headache, black eye, upper swelling, tender. could it be broken?

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Dr. Erin Robertson answered

Specializes in General Practice

Orbital fracture...: can only be ruled out in person w/ exam & x-ray. Depakote can cause heavy bleeding/bruising. Would get CT/MRI of eye region itself if, due to soft tissue swelling/bruising, it seems to impinge on nerves & muscles required for eye movement. Damage to the eye carries a significant infectious risk as well since the optic nerve/vascular complex perforates the skull and leads right into brain tissue.

Answered 4/24/2016

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