Bruising of the eyeball after a patient’s eye has been hit indicates an eye injury, and the patient can be examined to assess the severity of the injury.
When a patient’s eye is irritated by an external force, it may cause the small blood vessels in the eye to rupture and cause bruising, which is categorized into bruising on the surface of the eyeball and bruising inside the eyeball. Bruising on the surface of the eye is usually a subconjunctival hemorrhage, and although the patient’s eye is damaged, it is usually not serious and can be gradually absorbed in about 1 to 2 weeks.
The blood inside the eyeball is more serious, mostly refers to vitreous hemorrhage, can cause significant impact on the patient’s vision, the patient can follow the doctor’s instructions to use lecithin complex iodine and other medications to promote the absorption of turbid material, improve vision. If vitreous hemorrhage is not absorbed for a long time, patients can be treated by vitrectomy surgery to improve vision.
It is recommended that patients with ocular trauma consult a doctor to evaluate their condition and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.