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…..