ABSTRACT
Eyelid trauma is a common issue in the pediatric population. The injury can occur from simple blunt trauma, or a laceration can occur from a sharp object. Tissue avulsion of the eyelid may occur in more complicated trauma, such as from a dog bite. Blunt trauma to the eyelid can result in ecchymosis and edema (321). These are selflimiting and can be treated with iced compresses and analgesics. Blunt trauma may also be associated with injuries to the eye and orbit, so careful inspection of the surrounding structures is neccessary.
