A black eye is bruising around the eye commonly due to an injury to the face rather than an eye injury. The name is given due to the colour of bruising. Most black eye injuries are minor and will heal themselves about one week. Trauma near the eyebrow or places not directly on the eye may make the eyelid go black.

The dramatic appearance (discoloration and swelling) does not necessarily indicate a serious injury. The fatty tissue along with the lack of muscle around the eye socket lends itself to the extreme outward appearance. Unless there is actual trauma to the eye itself, little need be done.

Ophthalmology | Injury

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