April 28, 2009
Bleeding beneath the skin around the eye is called black eye. Most black eyes are fairly minor injuries as many heal without treatment in a few days.
However, a black eye may indicate serious injuries e.g. if the area surrounding both eyes is bruised after a head injury this could indicate a skull fracture.
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- Apply a cloth filled with ice or a cold pack with gentle pressure to the area around the eye. This will reduce the swelling. Make sure not to press the eye itself.
- Be sure there's no blood within the white and colored parts of the eye.
- If there is severe pain, double vision, blurring, bleeding in the eye or from the nose seek medical care immediately.
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This information is provided by the NGHA Content Advisory Board and is not intended to replace the medical advice of your health care provider.
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