. Symptoms: The eyelid and the surrounding tissues begin to swell and look bruised (blue). The eye may be bloodshot which indicates a haemorrhage below the conjunctiva (the colourless membrane that covers the globe) or the breakage of a superficial blood vessel. In case of a retinal tear, victims may report flashes, floaters, loss of vision or a "veil" over part or all of the visual field. If the person reports double vision, the damage may be very serious.
