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What is Orbital Blowout Fracture?
An injury where the bones around the eye are fractured, usually caused by a severe impact to the front of the eye, such as a golf ball.
Typical Symptoms of Orbital Blowout Fracture
- Double vision
- Difficulty seeing on one side
- Eyes point in different directions i.e. squint or cross-eyes
- Abnormal facial sensation
- Eye pain or discomfort
- Eyeballs cannot move properly, and cannot look in a certain direction
- Injury to area around the eyes
- Nosebleed
Diagnostic Questions for Orbital Blowout Fracture
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Are you experiencing double vision?
- Are you currently experiencing vision loss in one eye?
- Do your eyes squint or cross?
- Are you experiencing any abnormal facial sensations?
- Do you have any eye pain or discomfort?
Treatment of Orbital Blowout Fracture
Treatment is divided into several stages. Initially, antibiotics may be given and patients may be instructed not to blow their nose to avoid worsening swelling. An eye specialist may be required to ensure there is no permanent eye damage. A facial bone specialist may discuss if surgery is needed.
Reviewed By:
Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency Medicine)
Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
Content updated on Mar 31, 2024
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