How long does it take for the swelling in a child’s eye to go down?

The swelling of a child’s eye usually goes down in about 1~4 weeks, and the specific time for swelling to go down depends on the severity of the condition, which varies from person to person. If the swelling is simple soft tissue contusion, the condition is not very serious, generally need 1 week time can subside. It can be relieved by applying ice packs and hot compresses at an early stage when the condition is stabilized, and at the same time, it is helpful to develop good eye habits to speed up the recovery. If the swelling is orbital fracture or eye tissue damage, the condition is more serious, the recovery will be slower, usually need about 4 weeks to subside. You can follow your doctor’s instructions and use medicines that activate blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis (promote blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis in the body), such as tincture for swelling and pain relief and Yunnan Baiyao, to help the swelling subside. At the same time, protect the eye, let the eye rest more, to avoid further impact. In short, the child’s eyes should be swollen in time to the hospital, under the guidance of the doctor to do a detailed examination of the location of the eye injury, do not blindly self-medication, so as not to delay the condition.