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Good day, i stabbed myself on my eye (eye lid) while cooking about 3 days ago. there was a lot of blood, but i decided to handle it myself. now my eye has turned black. should i see a doctor or is the damage permanent or will it go away?

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Dr. David Mann answered

Black eye: Even minor trauma can cause a black eye. The bruising starts dark then as it dissipates will turn a greenish color. It’s best to get eye and vision checked by eye doctor.

Answered 3/19/2020

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A member asked:

Good day, i stabbed myself on my eye (eye lid) while cooking about 3 days ago. there was a lot of blood, but i decided to handle it myself. now my eye has turned black. should i see a doctor or is the damage permanent or will it go away?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Mann answered

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