Hi. I'm 51y.o. man. About 1 year ago i was diagnosed a bilateral exophthalmos. i was treated with cortisone but without good results. i'm an insulin dependent diabetic and severe hypertensive too. How do you find my exophthalmos? i've often pains to my muscles eyes. Thank you very much. Alex
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Enophthalmos can be corrected, in some situations. Most often that is after trauma that resulted in an increase in the volume of the orbit (the space that the eye occupies). If it is a change that is age related, there may be other options. An exam by a surgeon with experience...
I recommend seeing an oculoplastic surgeon unrelated to your surgeon for a second opinion. No one should be nonchalant to this. While you may heal beautifully, it is also possible that you will have permanent damage from this infection. The American Society for Ophthalmic Plastic and Re...