Why is my right eyeball sinking in its socket and drooping lower than the other? (Photo)

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I had gotten a pinch in my shoulder and one day while turning my head a little forcefully the right eye immediately went lower and into its socket. I have also noticed turning my head to the left it appears worse. I also feel it pull i guess would be the best way to describe it , pulling down in my neck and like between shoulder and spine tilting my head in certain ways also make it worse. When I lie down on left side I also feel as if though it pulls deeper inside. The whole side pulls backdown

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

I recommend seeing your general ophthalmologist or getting a referral to a trusted oculoplastic surgeon in your area.  A detailed consultation is needed to assess your concerns and determine if additional testing is needed to arrive at a likely diagnosis.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

Please see an oculoplastic specialist for evaluation of enophthalmos (sunken eye). There a variety of causes of enophthalmos including previous trauma, silent sinus syndrome, congenital, etc. See link below too.

Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS · Answer

Hi and thanks for your questions. It's not clear from your symptoms and photos what is going on so I would recommend seeing a board certified ophthalmologist for a complete eye and neurological examination. Good luck!Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICSTriple Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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