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Blunt trauma to the eye can result in a wide range of findings and injuries, depending on the force and direction of the impact. The Trauma can be due to Direct Injury Contre-coup Injury Shearing forces and shock waves. The eye is a delicate organ with several components, and trauma can result into open or closed globe injuries. Following are some of the findings and injuries commonly associated with blunt trauma to different components of the eye:         Eyelids and Surrounding Tissues: ü   Contusions and bruising of the eyelids and periorbital area. May give an appearance of Raccoon Eyes. ü   Lacerations or cuts on the eyelids. ü   Swelling and edema of the eyelids.         Conjunctiva: ü   Subconjunctival hemorrhage, which appears as redness on the white part of the eye. ü   Chemosis, which is swelling of the conjunctiva.         Cornea: ü   Corneal abrasions or scratches, causing pain, redness, and foreign body sensation. ü   Corneal edema, which can r

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