How long does it take for a blackened eye to heal and what should he put on it.?!
Question:
How long does it take for a blackened eye to heal and what should he put on it.?
My bf got into a fight last night at a cook-out, some guy got a good wack out of him and got him in the eye, this morning it looks really bad. What can he put on it for a quick fast recovery?
Answers:
Ice is enough. Just limit the contact time to 10-15 minutes per session. Also don't apply ice directly to the skin, but place a cloth in between. Hold it directly over the eye allowing the ice pack to touch the nose as well. Don't press down into the eye socket.
The swelling should go down in about 3 days and the coloration might last up to 10 days.
Maybe give him a simple eye test. Move your finger from left to right and back, up and down. Make sure his eyes can follow it. If not, then you need to go to the emergency room.
Other symptoms to watch out for are, fever, chills, dizziness, severe pain, blurred vision, or any odd looking marks on the skin. If this happens seek medical attention immediately.
Most likely he will be OK, with no other problems. I have had about a thousand black eyes.