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A member asked:

I have puffiness under one eye and its starting to look saggy. i went to the eye doctor and she said my eyes are healthy. what could it be?

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Dr. Harold Ballitch answered

Many things: Herniated orbital fat or a festoon are common causes, especially if you have a history of trauma.

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Answered 10/5/2015

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