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Orbital Fracture


Overview of Orbital Fracture

overview

Orbital fractures usually occur from head or facial trauma. They are often associated with injuries of varying degrees to the brain or eye. They floor of the skull, which forms some of the surfaces of the orbit is often fractures. This can lead to communication with the fluid containing space around the brain and produce cerebrospinal fluid leaks. Damage to the globe or the nerves serving it can lead to various degrees of visual loss or double vision. Unstable fractures of the face may occur as Le Fort fractures 2 and 3, both of which include orbital fractures.

Causes of Orbital Fracture

causes

Trauma.

Signs and Symptoms of Orbital Fracture

signs and symptoms

Pain in the cheek and in the periorbital region are the most common symptoms. Frequently, there is significant swelling and bruising around the eye. They eyes may appear at different levels, if the floor of the orbit is disrupted. The damage orbit may produce a situation where that eye appears sunken. Bleeding over the white part of the eye is common. The pupil may appear irregular and there may be increased sensitivity to light it the iris is damaged. Various degrees of visual loss and double vision occur.



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Medical Content Last Updated on 07/12/2008

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