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A member asked:
Does everyone with an orbital fracture have a black eye?
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Yes: Most acute orbital fractures will develop a black eye.
Answered 12/31/2014
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Depends : Usually, yes. But it depends where the orbit is fractured.
Answered 2/4/2019
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Very common: The vast majority of orbital fractures will cause a black eye. If you've been hit in or near the eye you should have a complete evaluation by an eye doctor and facial surgeon to determine if you might need surgery.
Answered 7/20/2012
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