flaskextinguisher OP t1_ixpkpn3 wrote on November 25, 2022 at 8:01 AM

Reply to comment by merpixieblossomxo in TIFU by grabbing the turkey to break my fall by flaskextinguisher

Fair enough, I figured it was juts a bruise but others seem to think it was more than that. Do you?

merpixieblossomxo t1_ixpkyoo wrote on November 25, 2022 at 8:04 AM

For just a bruise, that thing is really dark! And so close to your actual eyeball, you could have been hurt a lot worse so I suppose it's not as bad as it could have been. It's just really striking, that's all, and your description of the event is vivid enough that when people read it they can imagine themselves going through that same pain.

flaskextinguisher OP t1_ixpl4m7 wrote on November 25, 2022 at 8:07 AM

Fair enough. I may see about getting it looked at by a doctor. I've never had a black eye before though so I don't know what to expect. Do you think it's going to get any worse?

LilKoshka t1_ixpoz57 wrote on November 25, 2022 at 9:04 AM

I've had black eyes and none of them were this bad. I'd be seeing a doctor if this were me. Mostly to just ensure deeper damage wasn't done and because I'd worry that the swelling could cause damage itself. I'm not a doctor so I'm not sure how much this area of the body can really handle. But when it comes to my eyesight, I'm not taking any chances.

Best of luck friend.

flaskextinguisher OP t1_ixpqnpo wrote on November 25, 2022 at 9:30 AM

Yeah, I think I'll go see a doctor in the morning. It's pretty late here and depending on how bad it looks and/or feels, I'll definitely go.

FastestCheeseSlinger t1_ixras6y wrote on November 25, 2022 at 6:33 PM

Ive had black eyes, nothing this bad though, personally I wouldn't see a doctor it may go away in a week or so, but obv a doctor can't hurt.