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Mild black eye for 2 days. not swollen.no pain.vision ok.some black on lids. what can i do to treat it quickly?i heard ice only works the first day.

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Time: Only time will help. Moist heat may cause ecchymosis to resolve faster.

Answered 7/24/2015

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