Bruises are the result of blows from some blunt instrument or surface. Usually the skin is not broken, but the tissues underneath are damaged, and many small blood vessels are torn. This subcutaneous bleeding produces the black and blue marks under the skin. A black eye us a bruise of the soft tissues around the eye.

Bruise Treatment:

Apply Ice Pack Treatmen or ice immediately to the area. This will help to reduce the pain and swealing. Continue this simple treatment for twenty to thirty minutes at a time. Treat every three or four hours as needed. Later you may use alternating hot and cold applications until all pain, swelling, and disability have disappeared. If necessary, have a doctor examine the injured