Eye Contusion
Overview
SymptomsandDiagnosis
Symptoms
The main symptom is a black and blue or purple mark around the eye. There may also be redness, swelling, and tenderness or pain. The skin may turn yellow when it begins to heal.
Treatments
Treatment
Most black eyes heal on their own in about 2 weeks. The goal of treatment is to ease pain and swelling. Choices are:
- Applying ice on the eye after the injury
- Applying a warm pack on the eye after swelling has gone down
- Taking pain relievers, such as acetaminophen
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