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how do you get ride of 2 black eyes?
(18 Sep 2007)

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Home treatment for black eyes

  • Black eye is caused due to internal bleeding. To lessen this, crush some ice cubes and pack them in a plastic bag and cold compress it to the eye for 10-15 minutes every two hours for the first day. For the next 24 hours, increase the duration and repeat the process for 4-5 times day.


    If you unable to bear the pressure on your eyes, lie down and tie the bag to your forehead.
  • Another very effective way to control swelling is to hold a clean and cold can of soda against your cheek for 5-7 minutes. You can do this every half an hour.


  • To expedite the healing process, eat lots of vitamin C rich foods like broccoli, mangoes, peppers, sweet potatoes, pineapple and papaya.
  • Cut frozen vegetables and pack them lightly in a cloth. Keep it over your blackened eye for 15-20 minutes. Remove it when your skin feels numb and remove it for 15 minutes. Then repeat the process for as long as you can manage. This will help in settling the swelling.
  • Rest your eyes as mush as possible. Do not strain it by watching television or reading. If you have to work, then try closing your eyes for 5 minutes, every half an hour.

answered by D D on 18 Jan 2008, 3:33:46

 

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