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Left eye swollen

2022-12-20 06:45:41
I had left lower wisdom tooth removal last month.. But now left eye swollen and sometimes pain in back of eye. I feel some fever.. Don't know whom to consult as dentist said extraction site is healing.. So please tell me why it's happening and which specialist should I consult?
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Sometimes preseptal cellulitis may follow dental extraction..consult an ophthalmologist in person for detailed eye examination

Answered2022-12-20 08:15:15

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Your eye pain is nothing to do with your tooth extraction. You Need to undergo complete eye checkup with an Ophthalmologist.

Answered2022-12-20 07:07:19

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Better to consult local ophthalmologist and dentist

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Dental extraction can lead to infection and may spread to eye too It is called orbital cellulitis It's an urgent issue Please consult ophthalmologist as soon as possible
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Usually, they are not related except in the case where the infection has extended from the wisdom tooth site to your left eyelid via the maxillary sinus which may have left-side cheek tenderness. If so, please consult with an oculoplastic surgeon.

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It is better to consult Dental Specialist and ophthalmologist.

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