Posted by Lisa on July 18, 2000 at 17:24:20:

In Reply to: Black Eye Treatment posted by Jacob Moritz on July 18, 2000 at 15:08:12:

Ice immediately is the best treatment. If you didn't ice it when it happened that allowed all the swelling and bruising. Once it's there, you are stuck with it until all the blood reabsorbs. You will have several shade of black/purple/blue/green/yellow before you are done.

Lisa

: Hi, I was wondering what the fastest method is for treating a black eye. I was hit with a tennis ball
: last night and now my eye is closed shut from swelling. Unfortunately, I have a conference in one week
: and would like to know the fastest, most effective way to treat a black eye...

: Any info is greatly appreciated,

: Jacob Moritz
: jmoritz@dotexpress.com