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Handling Bleeding in Eye

Kompas.com - direct trauma to the eye can follow the occurrence of bleeding inside the eye (hifema). This trauma can be caused by a blunt object caused by shock or because of sharp objects that penetrate the layer of the eye wall. If bleeding due to trauma, blood would normally be absorbed within a few days total.

Recurrence of bleeding in the eye can reduce vision and damage the cornea. Steps should be done is:

- Elevate the head and make the patient sleep with a healthy eye on the bottom.

- Cold compresses can help reduce swelling and relieve the pain of a black eye.

- On the second day, warm compresses can help the body absorb the accumulated blood.

- Immediately brought to the emergency room nearest hospital.

Your doctor will generally recommend that children undergoing hospitalization, especially when the bleeding again and again. If the skin around the eyes or skin in the eyelid experiencing tear, suturing can be done. Injuries are related to the tear ducts must be overcome by eye surgery. If there is tears in the eyes, given pain medication, drugs to keep the pupil is still widening and drugs to prevent infection.

- Usually used metal shields to protect eyes from further injury.

- Serious damage could cause impairment of vision function in spite of surgery.