Do you apply a chemical ice pack to an eye injury or not?
DEC 06, 2010
Question:
Do you apply a chemical ice pack to an eye injury or not?
Answer:
Cold applications to the structures around the eye may reduce pain and swelling due to injuries or some disease processes. However, before using a chemical ice pack out of the freezer, wrap it in a small wet towel so that a few layers of cloth are between the ice pack and the skin. Applying the chemical ice pack directly onto the closed eyelids could cause localized frostbite.