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Woke up this morning with bruising in corner of lower eyelid, no bites or stye, what could possibly cause this?

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Dr. Layne Hermansen answered

During Sleep: Maybe you rubbed your eye during your sleep causing the bruise.

Answered 8/28/2016

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A member asked:

Woke up this morning with bruising in corner of lower eyelid, no bites or stye, what could possibly cause this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Layne Hermansen answered

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