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Black eye for 5 day. saw a er doc on 4day. no fracture. i have a headache on side of eye trauma and discomfort in my eye. is this normal to eye trauma?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes but: Yes but with persistent symptoms, you should see an Eye doc for follow up.

Dr Greiwe and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/11/2015

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