Make a crushed ice pack, grab a bag of frozen veggies, or use a cold gel pack. Wrap it in a cloth so it doesn't have direct contact with your skin. Hold it to your eye for 10-minute intervals ...

Wrap an ice pack in a towel and rest it gently against the eye for 10 to 20 minutes at a time, with at least 20 minutes between each application. This will help reduce immediate swelling .