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A member asked:

I have a black eye 2 days now and its a purplish reddy color, but i think i have burst blood vessels also? how long should it take to heal?

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Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

As above : Just to be sure nothing serious , see your PCP or u eye doctor for evaluation.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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