Question
Last night, my father was beaten up and his eye is severely swollen. There’s a wound above his eyebrows from a chair. What should we do?
Answer
For eyelid swelling caused by an injury, intravenous fluid administration of anti-inflammatory medication is required. For the first two days, apply a cold compress to the eyes to reduce swelling, and then switch to hot compresses after two days to promote wound healing while continuing medication treatment. If the wound is large, it is recommended to seek medical attention for debridement surgery and injection of tetanus antitoxin. If the wound is small, you can clean the wound with hydrogen peroxide, keep it dry, and avoid getting it wet.