Periorbital Hematoma Treatment in India

Reyansh Bhatia, a 28-year-old software engineer...

Reyansh Bhatia, a 28-year-old software engineer and avid badminton player, was struck in the eye by a shuttlecock during a weekend match. The impact was immediate and painful. Over the next 24 hours, his right eye became severely swollen and discolored, developing a classic 'black eye' with deep purple and red bruising that made it difficult to open the eye fully. He also experienced mild blurry vision and significant tenderness. Concerned about potential damage to his eye itself, he visited an ophthalmologist. The doctor confirmed it was a periorbital hematoma, a collection of blood in the eyelid and around the eye socket, and not an orbital blowout fracture or internal eye injury. The recommendation was conservative management: application of cold compresses for the first 48 hours to reduce swelling, followed by warm compresses to help the body reabsorb the blood. Reyansh was advised to sleep with his head elevated and avoid blood-thinning medications like ibuprofen. The treatment experience was straightforward but required patience. The initial cold packs provided some relief from the throbbing. Over the next week, the dramatic swelling subsided, and the bruise evolved through a spectrum of colors, from purple to green to yellow, before fading completely after about two weeks. His vision returned to normal once the swelling went down. Emotionally, Reyansh was initially anxious and self-conscious about his appearance at work, feeling the injury made him look unprofessional. The doctor's reassurance that the eye itself was unharmed was a huge relief. As the bruising faded, his confidence returned, and he even joked about getting protective eyewear for his next game.