Black eye – Contusion eye

Description eye injury

Eye contusion is commonly called a bruise (bruise) eye. It may appear after the impact, directly or around the eye socket. The bruise usually appears during 24 hours after injury.

Causes bruising under the eye

After the strike in the eye or nose blood leaks into the area, surrounding the eye.

Risk factors for eye injury

• Занятия активными видами спорта – баскетбол, football, hockey, boxing;
• Professions, которые подвергают глаз потенциальным травмам – производство, building;
• Violence.

Symptoms of eye injury

After an injury the skin at the site of injury becomes black and blue or purple. There may also be redness, swelling, tenderness or pain. When the bruise begins to heal, it could turn yellow.

Diagnosis of a black eye

Eye injury diagnosed visually. Most people are able to self-diagnose a contusion, the doctor can confirm the diagnosis.

Treatment of eye injury

First aid

Immediately after receiving an eye injury, the victim, it is important to provide first aid:

• Seek immediate medical attention;
• On the injured area immediately apply ice or a cold compress on 15 minutes, to reduce swelling and pain. Do not press on the eye itself. The procedure must be repeated every 1-2 during the first hour 48 hours after injury;
• If the 48 clock in eye injury feels pain, apply a warm compress every 1-2 o'clock;
• For pain relief, take acetaminophen. Do not take aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Taki how ibuprofen, because these drugs can cause or increase bleeding.

Medical treatment of eye injury

Many eye injuries are fairly minor and heal within two weeks after the first aid, but there is always the risk of more serious consequences, so you still need to see a doctor, Even if there are no symptoms. This is especially true, If after the impact there is a gap vessels in the eyes, loss or change in vision, ghosting items, inability to move the eyes normally, severe pain in the eyeball. Depending on the degree of injury, your doctor may prescribe further treatment:

• If the skin around the eye is damaged, It may need stitching;
• If there was damage to the eye itself, may require antibiotics or eyedrops, to prevent infection;
• Your doctor may prescribe eye drops, to minimize inflammation;
• If there is suspicion of damage to the bones, the appearance of cracks in them, может быть назначен рентген или другие тесты медицинской визуализации.

Prevention of eye injury

• Use protection (eg, protective glasses) every time, when the eye is exposed to potential injury at work or in sports. The best are sunglasses, which protect the eyes and the skin around it;
• Avoid fights.

Violence in family

In many cases, black eyes are the result of domestic violence. If you suffer from any form of violence in the family, verbal or fyzycheskoho, contact law enforcement authorities. Do not feel lonely or frightened.