I have a sunken in eye as a result of a concussion, will it go away or is there a way to fix it? (Photos)

September 16, 2016
Asked By:wonder233 in Boca Raton, FL

I got into a car accident and got a "mild" concussion. I have noticed that my right eye has sunken in and is directed looking more up than my left one. Now my face looks different on either side :( . can I predict that this will get any better with time as it was the result of a concussion or is it permanent. Could surgery fix it? Could things go wrong anmy eyes end up looking less similar? Are there eye exercises that could fix this sunken eye ? Is there any way to fix it that is non invasive?

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September 18, 2016

Answer: You have bilateral upper eyelid ptosis and lash ptosis with a compensatory eyebrow elevation.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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September 18, 2016

Answer: You have bilateral upper eyelid ptosis and lash ptosis with a compensatory eyebrow elevation.

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September 19, 2016

Answer: Enophthalmos

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September 19, 2016

Answer: Enophthalmos

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Answer: See oculoplastic specialist

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September 19, 2016

Answer: I have a sunken in eye as a result of a concussion, will it go away or is there a way to fix it?

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September 19, 2016

Answer: Sunken eye after accident

September 19, 2016

Answer: Sunken eye after accident