Sport Injury – Elbowed in the Eye?  What do you do Next?
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With your thumb and your index finger gently trace the bone structure around the eye.  Check for spots where the bones can be moved.  Ask yourself these simple questions.  Are things blurry?  Any flashes of light? Does it feel as if something is in your eye?  A visit to the doctor’s is recommended if you are unable to follow their finger, there’s bleeding within the eye, or you answered yes to any of the above questions.  Your vision is at jeopardy. The eyes are surrounded by crucial muscles, nerves, and bones.  Never take chances.  Maryland jujitsu fighters never take chances when it comes to the health of their eyes.