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What Causes A Sudden Black Spot On Upper Right Eye?

Posted on Thu, 24 Sep 2015

Question: I got a sudden large (about the size of a dime) black spot on my upper right eye. I am 66 years old. I take warfarin for my 12 year old st. XXXXXXX medical mechanical aortic heart valve. My inr is now 2.5 I am a male. It is a little swollen. I was washing my face when it showed up.

Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
small bleeding under skin

Detailed Answer:
Hello and I am sorry this happened to you.
I have looked at your photo and it appears to be some bleeding under the skin. This is not serious as long as there is no pain and no visual disturbance and your INR is in normal range (which it is).
This can happen sometimes when people are on blood thinners like warfarin. It is important for you to let your doctor know that this happened.
If you see that it is enlarging or if you develop pain or visual changes you should go to Emergency.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Kathy Robinson (18 hours later)

I am sending a picture that I just took. I seems the dark spot is moving down. Is this expected?

Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As a bruise resolves the discoloration will move down following gravity. This is a sign that it is on its way to healing
Regards,
Dr. Robinson

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar