Question 1

i got punched in the face and my eye swelled up bad that i can't see. what can i do to unswell it quickly?

Accepted Answer

Cold temp: Rest, ice, compression, elevation (treatment for swelling).  Should improve with time.

Question 2

i got punched in the face around six days ago resulting in a black eye. there is a lump very close to the bruise site. is this a cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

Hematoma: You had bleeding around the eye caused by the assault. The blood underneath the skin as it gets absorbed may be forming to a scar, probably that is what you feel. As long as it is getting better every day no need to worry about it.

Question 3

my vision in my left eye is horrible after punch to face. what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Retinal detachment: It is likely you have a detached retina.  You should see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible.

Question 4

can you get wandering-eye or cross-eye from being punched on the side of your face?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Damage the bones of the orbit surrounding the eye can injure the ye muscles or optic nerve.
Proper ophthalmic evaluation is necessary to determine the cause.

Question 5

i got punched hard in the head direct like drive thru the eye socket im blurry visioned and scared

Accepted Answer

I : I recommend that you seek the attention of an ophthalmologist (eye physician & surgeon). Direct injury to the head and around the eyes may cause potential manifestations, such as injury to the internal structures of the eye, fractures of bones that make up the eye socket, and glaucoma that may result in permanent loss of vision without medical attention.

Question 6

i got punched in the head and eye bad and it has been a week now my head is burning and im weak it feels like its ivested with lava?

Accepted Answer

Time to see your Dr.: You need to follow up with your doctor to make sure you aren't having post-head trauma issues involving your brain, and to see that you don't have a subdural bleed or something else causing your symptoms. Don't delay as this is important to evaluate and possibly image too with CT scan or MRI. Your doctor knows best!

Question 7

can a punch to face make a eye pop out? if so will safety glasses prevent it ? thinking of quitting my job as correctional due to it bec i already blind in one eye from coats disease?

Accepted Answer

Injury to the eye : The eye is well set into the orbit. The bones around the eye protect them, in general, them from punches, but not completely. It is possible to injury your eye from an injury focused to the eyeball only, like from a sharp stick or knife ..yes.

Question 8

i have mild pain around the left eye.  the pain is always there and i really notice it when i put make-up on.  it feels like i have been punch in the face.  i have never had sinus or allergy problems.  i have noticed headaches lately that will last for up

Accepted Answer

Dry eye: One of the symptoms of dry eye is aching pain.  You can try artificial tears to see if it helps but an eye exam is necessary for an accurate diagnosis.

Question 9

can a hard punch to side or back of head blind an eye permanent? i quit prison as a correctional officer due to fear of losing my good eye i did wear safety glasses but still had to turn my back on inmates for count .

Accepted Answer

Probably not: A severe blow to the head may rarely cause a retinal tear, leading to a possible retinal detachment.  The likelihood of this happening is very low, unless you have lattice degeneration of the retina or are very nearsighted.  A blow to the eye directly, of course, can cause an eye injury with resulting loss of vision.

Question 10

can i scrub my face and use a mask while using retina a?

Accepted Answer

: yes.

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I got punched in the face and my eye swelled up bad that i can't see. what can i do to unswell it quickly?

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I got punched in the face around six days ago resulting in a black eye. there is a lump very close to the bruise site. is this a cause for concern?

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My vision in my left eye is horrible after punch to face. what could be wrong?

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Can you get wandering-eye or cross-eye from being punched on the side of your face?

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I got punched hard in the head direct like drive thru the eye socket im blurry visioned and scared

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I got punched in the head and eye bad and it has been a week now my head is burning and im weak it feels like its ivested with lava?

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Can a punch to face make a eye pop out? if so will safety glasses prevent it ? thinking of quitting my job as correctional due to it bec i already blind in one eye from coats disease?

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I have mild pain around the left eye. the pain is always there and i really notice it when i put make-up on. it feels like i have been punch in the face. i have never had sinus or allergy problems. i have noticed headaches lately that will last for up

A member asked:

Can a hard punch to side or back of head blind an eye permanent? i quit prison as a correctional officer due to fear of losing my good eye i did wear safety glasses but still had to turn my back on inmates for count .

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Can i scrub my face and use a mask while using retina a?

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