A member asked:

Hit by corner under eye. under eye is swallowing, i see a deep scratch under lower lid/sclera. ice packs helps. eye paining when closing eye. advice.

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

See your eye doctor: ASAP, meaning oculoplastics surgeon! Eye swelling after being hit can indicate a possible orbital floor fracture & especially if you are seeing a deep scratch. What's behind the scratch is important & u may need orbital xrays or CT scan done to determine the extent of soft tissue/bone injury. If u can't look up, there could be entrapment of fat or eye muscle. May need oral steroids. Don't wait!

Answered 10/23/2014

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