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The swelling on the side of my face from a fall has traveled down to my cheek and my eye is totally purple. should i go see a doctor?
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Purple eye,: What you are observing is a sub conjunctival hemorrhage. It in itself is not an urgent situation.the blood will be absorbed in a matter of days.However,it would be important to see an ophthalmologist to make sure there is no damage to any other eye structure.
Answered 10/28/2015
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