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A black eye occurs after a trauma or injury to the tissues surrounding the eye. Blood and other fluids build up in the area causing discoloration; hence, the term “black eye.” It heals completely in about a week and it may appear to spread towards the cheeks or the other eye before it resolves on its own. Symptoms can be relieved with cold and hot compresses, and anti-inflammatory medications. It is best to consult a physician should the bruising and swelling persist.
Top Resources on Black Eye
- eMedicineHealth: Black Eye Article
- Wikipedia: Black Eye
- University of Virginia Health System: Bruising or Black Eye (Ecchymosis)
- WrongDiagnosis: Periorbital Hematoma
- HealthSquare: Black Eye: What You Should Know
- Mayo Clinic: Black Eye: First Aid
- Go Ask Alice!: Black Eye Cure?
- Weil: Black-Eye Blues?
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Medical Encyclopedia: Black Eye
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- Contributor: Mia Tagala
- Reviewer: Elisa Carter
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Jul. 30, 2008
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