BLACK EYES are bruises
around the eye caused by trauma. It is trapped
blood under the skin that makes you eye look black.
You need to see a doctor right away if:
- You're also
having blurred vision
- There's pain
IN your eye
- You see specks
or floaters in your vision
- If normal light
hurts your eyes
Here's what you can also try to Treat a Black Eye:
- Don't take
any aspirin based pain-killers as they thin your
blood taking the black eye longer to heal. Try Acetaminophenproducts
like Tylenol instead.
- Eat pineapple
and papaya (three times a day). Enzymes
in the fruit can soften your bruise and make it easier heal.
- Use an ice
pack around the eye until it feels numb, then give it a
30 minute break. This helps to reduce swelling.
If all else fails and you're dying of embarrassment,
try using makeup to hide the black eye until it's
gone. Dermablend is one such product sold over the counter that's
quite effective.
Remember that it's always best to let your doctor take a peek at
your black eye initially champ.
