Tulsa Eyelid Surgery doctors

	Anureet K. Bajaj, MD Oklahoma City Plastic Surgeon 6205 N. Santa Fe Suite 105, Oklahoma City		1 answer
	Archibald S. Miller, MD Tulsa Plastic Surgeon 6585 S. Yale Suite 315, Tulsa
	Palmer R. Ramey, MD Tulsa Plastic Surgeon 6585 S. Yale Avenue Suite 1020, Tulsa
	Greg Ratliff, MD Tulsa Plastic Surgeon 2107 East 15th Street , Tulsa

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Broken Orbital Bone and is Sinking, What Should I Do? (photo) I got punched in the face a lot when I had a drinking problem (sober now) but I'm afraid my eyeball is sinking. I know for sure I broke the orbital floor of my eye at least once (the second time I was in mexico two years and couldn't get a professional opinion). I'd like to know if my eye will keep sinking. Please see the photo and let me know if you think this problem can be fixed. Thank you.

A: sinking following orbital bone fracture

Jimmy,

The problem that you are describing is know as enophthalmos. This refers to the "sinking" appearance of the eye following a fracture of the orbital floor (the bone beneath and around the eyeball). If your fracture is old, it is unlikely that it will progress further; however, to correct the problem you will probably need to see a craniofacial surgeon (a plastic surgeon who specializes in surgery of the facial skeleton). He or she will likely evaluate you with a CT scan and employ techniques to correct the problem which may involve refracting the bone and/or placing something to support the orbital floor. (You didn't say if you had problems with double vision our to the affected eye....unfortunately, this problem may or may not be able to be corrected, and you may need to see an ophthalmic surgeon for this problem). Good luck!

Anureet K. Bajaj, MD

Oklahoma City Plastic Surgeon