Eye still puffy 15 months after fall - how can I improve this? (Photos)

March 16, 2025
Asked By:vivantt in Houston, Texas

Hello 40s white male good health . I had a bad fall 15 months ago landed on my eye on sidewalk. It was badly bruised and got a small linear flat scar that has since faded… but the puffiness did not get better . I had MRI 6 weeks after fall and nothing was broken . Report came back with soft tissue Edema in eye socket . I have since gone to eye doctors and derms and have been given zero guidance or treatment . Only 1 suggestion was possible it is lymphatic fluid and to use eye roller . It’s not hard and doesn’t hurt . Just puffy and when press on it it’s soft . Any thoughts ? Thank you

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Answers (3)

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March 31, 2025

Answer: Edema

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 31, 2025

Answer: Edema

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 25, 2025

Answer: Highly unlikely this is “lymphatic” fluid.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 25, 2025

Answer: Highly unlikely this is “lymphatic” fluid.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 25, 2025

Answer: Examination would be necessary to answer your question.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
March 25, 2025

Answer: Examination would be necessary to answer your question.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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