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.
Answer: Enophthalmos
It appears you have enophthalmos on the left side. This is likely stable, meaning it already sunken that not sinking any more, or maybe worsening if there additional sinus issues. You should consult an oculopalstic surgeon, who with the help of CT scan can better determine possible solutions.
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It appears you have enophthalmos on the left side. This is likely stable, meaning it already sunken that not sinking any more, or maybe worsening if there additional sinus issues. You should consult an oculopalstic surgeon, who with the help of CT scan can better determine possible solutions.
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It is unlikely that things will change this far out from the injury. A CT scan of the orbits [maxillofacial] would help elucidate the problem.
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It is unlikely that things will change this far out from the injury. A CT scan of the orbits [maxillofacial] would help elucidate the problem.
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January 30, 2012
Answer: Fracture around the eye
Your posted photo shows a smaller left eye than right eye and retrusion or sinking in of the majority of the left middle third of the face. I suspect that there is more going on here than just a fracture of the bone floor under the eyeball as that would not also result in cheek bone retrusion. You need a CT scan in order to assess exactly what is going on before you can undergo any treatment. Unfortunately when these injuries are old the soft tissue around the bones shrinks back and accomodates to the after injury bone architecture. If you wait too long to correct it the soft tissue will not return to its original state after you fix the bone. Therefore although surgery will improve you condition and prevent further deterioration it cannot return you to your before injury look.
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Answer: Fracture around the eye
Your posted photo shows a smaller left eye than right eye and retrusion or sinking in of the majority of the left middle third of the face. I suspect that there is more going on here than just a fracture of the bone floor under the eyeball as that would not also result in cheek bone retrusion. You need a CT scan in order to assess exactly what is going on before you can undergo any treatment. Unfortunately when these injuries are old the soft tissue around the bones shrinks back and accomodates to the after injury bone architecture. If you wait too long to correct it the soft tissue will not return to its original state after you fix the bone. Therefore although surgery will improve you condition and prevent further deterioration it cannot return you to your before injury look.
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January 26, 2012
Answer: Orbital Fracture Repair
It does appear from your photograph that your eye is sinking. You should seek a consultation from an Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon or Facial Plastic Surgeon. They will need to order a CT scan to determine the extent of the orbital fracture. An orbital floor fracture can be repaired by placing an implant that prevents the eyeball from sinking. In most cases, this can be done through the inside of the eyelid (a transconjunctival approach) without making a skin incision.
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Answer: Orbital Fracture Repair
It does appear from your photograph that your eye is sinking. You should seek a consultation from an Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon or Facial Plastic Surgeon. They will need to order a CT scan to determine the extent of the orbital fracture. An orbital floor fracture can be repaired by placing an implant that prevents the eyeball from sinking. In most cases, this can be done through the inside of the eyelid (a transconjunctival approach) without making a skin incision.
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January 26, 2012
Answer: To answer this question you need to see an oculoplastic surgeon.
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You left orbit is consistent with a prior orbital facture. To confirm this you should have a through orbital evaluation by an oculoplastic surgery and a CT scan of the orbits. This will confirm the degree of change in the orbit and based on this the surgeon will be able to discuss with you a range of options. You should know that later repairs are often much less successful than immediate repairs. Does this mean you shouldn't bother with a consultation. No it does not. There is an other syndrome that needs to be rules out called the silent sinus syndrome. The fracture may have sealed the left maxillary sinus. When this occurs the sinus can slowly collapse over time (the eye would appear to be getting smaller). The fix for this is sinus surgery to reestablish a drainage path for the sinus and reconstruction of the orbital floor. Your surgeon will also discuss with you the value of under doing this type of reconstruction and the risks involved. To find a highly qualified oculoplastic surgeon in your area, look on the website for the American Society for Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (asoprs dot org). They maintain a geographic directory for well qualified oculoplastic surgeons.
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Answer: To answer this question you need to see an oculoplastic surgeon.
Jimmy
You left orbit is consistent with a prior orbital facture. To confirm this you should have a through orbital evaluation by an oculoplastic surgery and a CT scan of the orbits. This will confirm the degree of change in the orbit and based on this the surgeon will be able to discuss with you a range of options. You should know that later repairs are often much less successful than immediate repairs. Does this mean you shouldn't bother with a consultation. No it does not. There is an other syndrome that needs to be rules out called the silent sinus syndrome. The fracture may have sealed the left maxillary sinus. When this occurs the sinus can slowly collapse over time (the eye would appear to be getting smaller). The fix for this is sinus surgery to reestablish a drainage path for the sinus and reconstruction of the orbital floor. Your surgeon will also discuss with you the value of under doing this type of reconstruction and the risks involved. To find a highly qualified oculoplastic surgeon in your area, look on the website for the American Society for Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (asoprs dot org). They maintain a geographic directory for well qualified oculoplastic surgeons.
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