What should I do for a swollen black eye?

Answer by  uttamsingh (27)

You should gently compress using a cold cloth ( keep the cloth in refrigerator for few minutes), this will surely help.

Answer by  JRossi17 (788)

The best thing you can do for a black eye is apply an ice pack on it. The coldness from the icepack will stop the blood from staying near your eye and circulate it better therefore reducing the swelling on your eye. Only leave the ice pack on in 30 minute intervals though.

Answer by  Samothrace (59)

I would suggest icing the black eye by putting ice into a plastic bag, then wrapping the bag in a tea towel, then gently placing the wrapped ice over your eye. Also, you can take an anti-inflammatory with that to help out with the pain and help ease the swelling.

Answer by  Fritz (608)

Apply ice compresses for the swelling and for the bruising I would apply warm compresses to help the bruising go away faster.

Answer by  baba24 (270)

Contrary to belief one shouldn't put a raw steak on their eye it wouldn't help any. It's saod that either heat or something cold like an ice pack will do the job.