@drrupawong: HERE IS EXACTLY WHAT TO DO: 1. Stay calm. Most blunt eye injuries from balls or toys look worse than they are—the majority heal just fine. 2. Do NOT try to force the eye open. If your child can’t open it, there’s a reason—don’t push it. 3. If there’s bleeding, a cut on the eyelid, or something protruding from the eye, do not remove it. Go straight to the ER. 4. Shield only if it seems serious—like if the eye looks misshapen, there’s blood inside the eye, or something may have penetrated it. You can gently tape a paper cup over the eye to protect it, but don’t apply pressure or every patch 5. If there’s just swelling or bruising, use a cold compress (not ice directly) for 10–15 minutes at a time. 6. Don’t let them eat or drink (if it looks serious) until they’ve been evaluated—sometimes imaging or surgery is needed. 7. If vision is blurry, doubled, or the eye looks “off,” see an ophthalmologist or go to the ER immediately. Why this matters: While most eye injuries from balls are minor, some can cause: * Corneal abrasions (scratches on the surface) * Hyphema (blood in the front of the eye) * Orbital fractures (broken bones around the eye) * Or, rarely, a ruptured globe, which is an emergency. The key is knowing when to watch and when to go.  If you’re ever unsure—get it checked. It’s always better to protect their vision early. Save this post so you’ll know exactly what to do if it happens 👇  Share this because we’re in sports season and most eye injuries from sports and playgrounds are preventable when parents know these steps.

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