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How do you treat a black eye?

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Black eye: Usually cold packs off and on for the first 48 hours and then protect the eye from any trauma afterwards. It usually takes weeks for all the color change to go away. Avoid re-injury to eye.

Answered 12/10/2014

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Black eye: Ice for any related swelling, cool compresses, makeup concealer as needed, and time to allow resolution (typically 1-2 weeks).

Answered 10/21/2016

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