Enophthalmos

Enophthalmos is posterior displacement (sunken appearance) of the eyeball, usually due to orbital-wall fracture (blowout fracture with increased orbital volume) or orbital fat atrophy. Clinical: sunken eye, diplopia, enophthalmos after trauma. Treatment: observation if mild; surgical orbital-wall reconstruction for symptomatic/marked enophthalmos or diplopia; treat underlying atrophy.

Common Symptoms

Sunken eye; diplopia; history of orbital trauma/fracture; orbital fat atrophy

Causes and Pathogenesis

Orbital-wall fracture increases orbital volume, allowing the globe to sink posteriorly.

Treatment

Observation if mild; surgical orbital-wall reconstruction if symptomatic

Preventive Measures

Repair orbital fracture; treat atrophy.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Ophthalmology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.