If your hyphema is mild, it can heal on its own in about one week. You can treat any pain you experience with over-the-counter pain medication that does not contain aspirin. Aspirin should be avoided because it thins the blood, and that could increase bleeding.
Will hyphema go away on its own?
Hyphema often goes away on its own in time. If not, you may have a procedure to remove the blood from your eye.
How do you heal hyphema fast?
Hyphema Treatment
- Limit eye movement. Rest in bed with the head of the bed raised as far as you can.
- Use eye drops exactly as prescribed. Your doctor will probably give you atropine to dilate (widen) your pupil and corticosteroids to prevent scarring.
- Protect your eye. ...
- Watch your medications. ...
- Check your pressure.
