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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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Dr. Stan Coleman answered

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.

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Answered 10/28/2015

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stan Coleman answered

Dr Ali agreed

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