For years the conventional wisdom has been that the best treatment for a black eye is to put a piece of raw meat on it Scientific studies have proven that while the raw meat helps reduce the swelling and aids in the healing process , using a cold steak actually delays the recovery of broken blood vessels that cause the black and blue marks around the eyes . These same studies have shown that application of warm , soft , and tender meat is the most effective in helping the eyes to recover from the damage . So , the next time you get a black eye , here's how to treat it . . .
Administer treatment 'till pain & swelling are gone , although swelling may reoccur in other areas ! ! !