If You Get Hit in the Eye
- Gently apply a small cold compress to reduce pain and swelling.
- Don’t use steaks or other food items. …
- DO NOT apply any pressure.
- If a black eye, pain or visual disturbance occurs even after a light blow, immediately contact your ophthalmologist or emergency room.
Additionally, what should I watch after getting hit in the eye?
After getting hit in the eye, patients can often suffer a corneal abrasion. This feels like a sharp pain in the eye and can be accompanied by watering, light sensitivity and/or difficulty keeping the eye open. When this is the case, your eye doctor may prescribe antibiotics in order to prevent a corneal infection.
Just so, what happens if you get hit directly in the eye?
A blow to the eye can break (fracture) the bones of the eye socket (eye orbit), sinuses, or nose. The fractured bones may puncture the eye, causing bleeding and damage to the eye. A blow to the eye may damage muscles, blood vessels, or nerves. Head, eye, or facial surgery may be needed to repair damage.
When should you go to the ER for an eye injury?
We recommend seeking immediate medical attention anytime you experience swelling, redness, or pain in your eye, especially if it occurs after an injury or having a foreign object or chemical in your eye. When left untreated, these injuries can damage your eye even more, leading to partial and/or permanent blindness.
Can eye injury heal on its own?
A minor scratch should heal on its own in 1 to 3 days. More severe abrasions may take longer. While your eye heals: Don’t rub your eye.
How do you reduce swelling after getting hit in the eye?
Apply a cold compress soon after the injury.
Using gentle pressure, place a cold pack or a cloth filled with ice to the area around your eye. Take care not to press on the eye itself. Apply cold as soon as possible after the injury to reduce swelling. Repeat several times a day for a day or two.
What is considered an eye emergency?
An eye emergency is defined as a condition requiring prompt medical attention due to a sudden change in ocular health or vision. Eye trauma, foreign objects in the eye, chemical exposure to the eyes, and ocular infections are all considered eye emergencies and should be treated immediately.
What does a bruised eyeball look like?
Pain, swelling, and bruising are the most common signs and symptoms of a black eye. Initially, the swelling and discoloration may be mild. The eye may start off slightly reddened, then progress to a darker shade. Later, the skin around the eye becomes deep violet, yellow, green, or black in color.
What does it mean when it hurts to blink in one eye?
Common causes for eye pain when you blink include dry eyes, a stye, or pink eye (conjunctivitis). More serious conditions that can cause your eye to hurt when you blink include glaucoma or optic neuritis.
Can getting hit in the eye cause retinal detachment?
Blunt eye trauma can cause bruises and scarring of the retina. Following a blunt trauma, tears can develop and lead to blinding retinal detachments at any time in life. Symptoms of retinal detachment include light flashes, floaters, and loss of vision.
What are the symptoms of eye injury?
Signs of an eye injury include:
- Pain and swelling: Your eye may hurt, especially when you try to open, close or move it. …
- Bruising and redness: Any part of the eye may appear red or bruised.
- Vision changes: You may see floating black spots or flashes of light (floaters and flashes).