What to do when you get hit in the eye with a snowball?
What to do when you get hit in the eye with a snowball?
If you get hit in or near the eye with a ball or some other object with force, here are some first aid tips to treat it:
- Gently hold a cold compress or ice pack against the eye — don’t put pressure against it.
- Keep your head elevated to minimize swelling.
Should you ice an eye injury?
Using gentle pressure, place a cold pack or a cloth filled with ice to the area around your eye. Take care not to press on the eye itself. Apply cold as soon as possible after the injury to reduce swelling. Repeat several times a day for a day or two.
How do you heal an eye injury fast?
First Aid Treatment for Eye Injuries
- DO NOT rub the eye.
- Blink several times and allow tears to flush out the particle.
- Lift the upper eyelid over the lashes of your lower lid to let the eyelashes try to brush the particle out.
- Use eyewash, saline solution or running tap water to flush the eye out.
What to do if your child has a particle in their eye?
If you think your child has a particle in the eye or a minor irritation, be sure to: Wash your hands before touching the eye area. Tilt your child’s head over a basin or sink with the injured eye pointed down. Gently pull down the lower lid. Gently pour a steady stream of lukewarm water over the eye.
What to do if your child has an eye injury?
Wash your hands before touching the eye area. Flush the eye with water as soon as possible: Tilt your child’s head over a basin or sink with the injured eye pointed down. Gently pull down the lower lid.
What should I do if my child takes a hit to the head?
If your child takes a hit to the head, cries for a minute, but then goes right back to playing, you can probably breathe easy. Even if that knock results in a goose egg, you’re usually okay. Those goose eggs are really just big bruises.