Any Danger for the Eye in Enphothalmos Surgery?
asked 1 year ago by Nina9583
Latest answer by James M. Ridgway, MD
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Tags: enophthalmos
Is there any danger for the eye, in enophthalmos surgery by implanting fat or implant, if yes at which level is the danger, and which danger do I risk ? Thank you !
2 answers to Any Danger for the Eye in Enphothalmos Surgery?
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Orbital Surgery: Enophthalmos
Simply stated, enophthalmos is an eye that appears recessed or sunken into the bony orbit. There are a multitude of reasons (congenital, traumatic, etc.) one can develop this condition. Ultimately, this condition represents a mismatch between the bony orbit and the filling contents (eye, muscles, fat). The volume of the filling contents is often increased to match a large, or enlarged, orbit with either placement of an implant, a plate, or both. Risks include bleeding, infection, corneal...
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James M. Ridgway, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Enophthalmus
Enophthalmus surgery is a very wide topic.
It depend on the surgery to be performed. Any time there is surgery around the globe there is a risk of loss of vision, though the risk is very very low.
Discuss this with your surgeon who knows what is he doing and what are the risks.
Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
