Black Eyes: Causes, Risks, and When to See a Doctor

Question
Is it possible to give yourself two black eyes by rubbing them too much?  Are there any medical conditions that would make you prone to this besides O.C.D.?  What about sneezing, coughing or vomiting too much?


Answer
black eyes are typically blood that has settled down in the soft skin around the eyes; or it can be allergies, that give the skin a greyish hue.  You can break blood vessels by rubbing, coughing, vomiting and get some blood around the eyes.  Yes, rubbing can do it.