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How Should A Slight Black Eye And Watery Eye After A Fall Be Managed?
Question: i fell and hit my face, i have a slight back eye and my eyes tear up every so often
Brief Answer:
Treatment explained below in details.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I am really sorry for your accident.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-continue taking anti inflammatory medication such as Aleve every four to six hours
-apply ice packs at the area
-keep the head elevated
-use eye drops for the eyes
If you have other symptoms like sudden loss of the vision you should go to the emergency room for further evaluation.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General & Family Physician
Treatment explained below in details.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I am really sorry for your accident.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-continue taking anti inflammatory medication such as Aleve every four to six hours
-apply ice packs at the area
-keep the head elevated
-use eye drops for the eyes
If you have other symptoms like sudden loss of the vision you should go to the emergency room for further evaluation.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General & Family Physician
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