Black Eye : Causes And Treatment

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• Black Eye Causes And Treatment

Black Eye Causes and Treatment
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• Black Eye Introduction

What is a Black Eye?

• A black eye, also known as periorbital hematoma,
  is characterized by bleeding beneath the skin
  around the eye.
• This discoloration occurs due to the accumulation
  of blood from damaged blood vessels.
• In some cases, a black eye might be indicative of
  more severe injuries, such as skull fractures.

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• Black Eye - Causes

Causes of Black Eye

• Black eyes are primarily caused by trauma or
  injury to the area around the eye.
• The trauma leads to blood vessels breaking and
  blood collecting under the skin.
• Common causes include direct impact, falls,
  accidents, and sports-related injuries.

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• Black Eye Guidance on the severe cases

Identification of Severe Cases

• While black eyes are often minor injuries, they
  can sometimes signal more extensive damage.
• "Raccoon eyes," or bruising around both eyes, can
  be a sign of significant trauma.
• Black eyes following a head injury might be
  indicative of underlying skull fractures.

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• Black Eye Other Causes

Other Causes of Back Eye

• A black eye can happen when something strikes a
  person on the face. This could be a ball, a fist,
  a door, or another item.
• A black eye can also occur after some types of
  dental or cosmetic surgery. The bruising can last
  for several days.
• A black eye itself is not dangerous, and the
  discoloration is usually due to bruising around
  the eye. Sometimes, however, it can be a sign of
  a more serious condition.
• Bruising around both eyes, known as raccoon
  eyes, may indicate a skull fracture or other type
  of head injury. This requires urgent medical
  attention.

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• Black Eye - Action To Be Taken

To take care of a Black Eye

• Apply a cold pack, or a cloth full of ice, to
  the affected area of the eye with gentle
  pressure. Care should be taken not to press
  directly on the eye. Apply cold immediately
  post-injury to reduce swelling. Use ice or cool
  packs for 24-48 hours.
• Examine the white and colored areas of the eye
  for blood. If blood is visible in any of these
  areas, seek immediate medical attention from an
  eye specialist (ophthalmologist). If you have
  blurred vision, severe pain, or bleeding in your
  eye or nose, seek medical attention immediately.

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• Black Eye - When To Seek The Doctor

When to Call a Doctor

• Call for emergency when
• Experiences changes in vision.
• Has severe pain or swelling that does not go
  away.
• Has swelling around the eyes that is not related
  to an injury.
• Has signs of infection (for example, fever,
  warmth, redness, pus-like drainage).
• Has behavioral changes, forgetfulness or
  lethargy, or nausea, vomiting and/or dizziness.

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