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My brother was in a fight yesterday, he got hit once on left eye. today, he blew his nose and his eyes are closed?

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Dr. Brian Sucheski answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Get him examined!: He may have a fracture in the orbital bone under the eye. It is very thin and easy to fracture with trauma. When he blew his nose, there is now a connection between his sinus and orbit. If the fracture is large or affecting his eye muscles, he may need surgery to repair the orbital bone.

Answered 11/30/2012

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A member asked:

My brother was in a fight yesterday, he got hit once on left eye. today, he blew his nose and his eyes are closed?

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Dr. Brian Sucheski answered

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