A 32-year-old member asked:
should i take any precautionary measures if i have a prominent vein in my left upper eyelid?
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Dr. Faramarz Hidaji answered
Cosmetic Surgery 29 years experience
No: A prominent vein should not cause any problems. Direct trauma is unlikely, as the rim of the eye socket protects this area. However, if lid surgery or Botox injections are planned, the surgeon should be careful to avoid the vein.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
A vein on the eyelid, is this serious?
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Dr. Albert Malvehy answered
Phlebology 21 years experience
No.: These can be cosmetic issues but they are not medically serious.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
There is a vein pulsing right under my left eyelid. I wear contacts. Should I do anything?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh answered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
Likely irritation: This is likely related to surface irritation leading to eyelid twitching. Use some lubricant and limit your contact lens and that should help.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
What to do if I have purplish veins on the underside of my eyelid?
1 doctor answer • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Yale Kanter answered
Ophthalmology 61 years experience
Dilated veins: If it is unilateral it may represent a venous obstruction and should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist.
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