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How Should A Large Eye Lump With Swelling And Tears Be Treated?

Hi our 12 year old son had a collision a t school yesterday with another child wearing a cricket helmet. He blacked out briefly and was sent home with a large egg and grazing under his eye. We initially iced the lump and just monitored him for the day. He stayed fairly quiet but this morning his eye was almost swollen shut. He stayed home from school today and rested but although he assures us he is fine he is still quiet and a bit teary. Should we be concerned or just continue to monitor him.
Thu, 28 May 2020
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Hi,

Most probably this is a contusion around the orbit that will come down in 3-5 days. If he do not have eye pain or photophobia (discomfort in bright light), just give paracetamol, continue icing and apply local antibiotic drops in eye (like Tobramycin eye drops 2 drops 4 times a day). Take him to an ophthalmologist if there is photophobia (suggesting corneal injury) or the eyes are red.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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How Should A Large Eye Lump With Swelling And Tears Be Treated?

Hi, Most probably this is a contusion around the orbit that will come down in 3-5 days. If he do not have eye pain or photophobia (discomfort in bright light), just give paracetamol, continue icing and apply local antibiotic drops in eye (like Tobramycin eye drops 2 drops 4 times a day). Take him to an ophthalmologist if there is photophobia (suggesting corneal injury) or the eyes are red. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician