Can my enophthalmos be corrected without surgery? (Photo)

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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.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

That is about the point where differences are clinically noticeable.  Late repair of your fracture may or may not fix you exophthalmos.  A review of the CT scan is really needed to know this.  A small fracture may not result in a change in the enophthalmos.  Unfortunately there can also be a loss of orbital fat from scaring and inflammation.  Repairing a small fracture will not necessary restore this volume.  I encourage you to seek second opinions.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

Orbital fracture repair with implant is the most effective and safest treatment to treat enophthalmos after orbital blow out fracture. See following link for more information.

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