A Parent's Guide to Psychoeducational Evaluations. The goal of a psychoeducational evaluation is to enhance a childâs ability to be as successful as possible. As parents, we strive to help our children as much as possible. Despite our best efforts, however, we may see them struggling in some areas.
Conditions like fluid imbalance or local swelling that lead to puffy or swollen eyelids can cause shadows that make the area under the eyes appear darker. Trauma (a  black eye ) can cause darkening of the entire eye area. Some people notice that dark circles under the eyes tend to run in families, as well. In most cases, dark circles under the eyes are not a sign of a serious medical condition.
Allergies Causing Dark Under Eye Circles. Dark circles under the eyes, when related to nasal allergies, are called allergic shiners. Allergic shiners are related to nasal congestion, which can occur for other reasons besides allergies, such as with the common cold or with sinus infections. These dark circles under the eyes are a major concern for many people, as it makes them look tired and unhealthy.