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the eyelids due to rupture of the eyelid blood vessels. Petals hematoma is a
disorder that is often seen in blunt eyelid trauma. If the bleeding is deeper and
affects both lids and is shaped like sunglasses (raccon eye) that is being worn,
it is due to rupture of the ophthalmic artery which is a sign of a skull base
fracture. In the rupture of the ophthalmic artery, blood enters the two orbital
cavities through the orbital fissure. The first treatment can be given a cold
compress to stop the bleeding. Furthermore, to facilitate the absorption of
blood, warm compresses can be applied to the eyelids.
Picture1.2: Eyelid hematoma
Corneal edema can give complaints in the form of blurred vision and the
appearance of a rainbow around a light bulb or light source being seen. The
cornea will appear cloudy with a positive placedo test. Severe corneal edema
may result in the entry of inflammatory cell powder and neovascularization into
the corneal stromal tissue. The treatment given is a hiertonic solution such as
5% NaCL or a hypertonic saline solution of 2 – 8%, glucose 40% and albumin
solution. If there is an increase in eye pressure, acetazolamide can be given.
Soft contact lenses may be given to relieve pain and improve visual acuity.