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I had cataract surgery two years ago. why is my eye (surrounding skin) still black?
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Not sure: With the gap you described, it is hard to imagine the change in skin cokor is related to the cataract surgery. There are other health conditions that can change pigmentation to the skin around your eyes. Please discuss with your doctor.
Answered 4/2/2013
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Likely unrelated: Is it much blacker than your other eye? Often heredity, lack of sleep or allergies of the eye/nasal sinus area can contribute to dark circles. Getting better sleep and addressing whatever allergies that may have, both in the eyes and in the sinuses, may lessen the dark circles. Less commonly, conditions such as eczema, anemia, or liver disease can cause these circles; discuss with your md.
Answered 12/10/2013
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