Zygomatic Fracture (Cheek Bone)
- Pain, swelling and bruising around and inside the eye.
- The eye may be very swollen and difficult to open.
- It is critical to open the eyelids to be certain the player can see
- If unable to see this is an emergency and the player should be brought immediately to hospital.
- If a fracture is suspected the player must be removed from the pitch and brought to hospital.
- Impact leading to a cheek bone fracture can lead to concussion
Orbital Fracture (Eye Socket)
- This fracture is from a blow to the eye or eye socket and results in a fracture of the floor of the eye socket.
- The player may not be aware of the fracture and it only comes to light at the end of the game when the player blows his/her nose in the shower resulting in eyelid swelling and air around the eyelids.
- The air has a crackling feeling.
- The eyesight must be checked in the affected eye
- The player should be brought to hospital .