Hello, in November of 2016 I received an orbital blowout fracture. I went to a eye specialist who told me I would need surgery to correct the issue. I never had surgery and I am terrified. Is surgery the only way to fix enophthalmos? My right eye is 3cm pushed in more than my left.
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August 12, 2017
Answer: I assume you mean that there is a 3 mm difference in the two eyes.
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Ana Carolina Victoria, MD - Account Suspended says:
Orbital decompressions are performed by oculoplatic surgeons. The surgery is taylored according to each patient's needs and anatomy. It is best that you speak to your surgeon and ask all of the questions that are bothering you, this surgery is usually covered by insurance.
In general, it is not uncommon to have one eye that appears "smaller" than the other. Commonly, the eyes themselves are the same size but the bony eye socket may be different, as one example. Other causes can be ptosis (toe-sis), which is a lowering of the eyelid margin. Many times the eye w...