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Synonyms
Black eyebruised eyecontusion of eye
A black eye isbruising to the tissue under the skin surrounding youreye.
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Introduction
A black eye is bruising to the tissue under the skin surrounding your eye.
What to do if you have a black eye
A black eye is not usually serious and you can usually look after it at home if there are no signs of a severe injury (see below). After a few days, the swelling around your eye will start to go down
When to go to A&E
Go to your nearestaccident and emergency (A&E) department immediately if: you have hit your head andhave two black eyes (this suggests a type of head injury known as a basilar skull fracture)
