It is hard to say how long it takes to get rid of bruised eyes, it all depends on how serious you bruised eyes are. If your bruised eyes are caused by sudden hitting, never use hot compress or local massage method to ease swelling, for hot compress can only make the local blood capillary dilate, at the same time, local massage is a repetitive damage. One of the efficient ways is to deposit the pack ice towels in the wounds for 20 to 30 minutes each time, it can be anodyne and effectively relieve swelling. When your bruised eyes are more than 24 hours, you can do hot compress and local massage. Generally speaking, if it is not so serous, several days is enough to get rid of bruised eyes, if it is serious, you should go to the hospital to see a doctor, he will give your more advices and good treatments.