Orbital disorders are conditions that affect the eye socket, also known as the orbit. This bony cavity houses the eyeball, muscles that control eye movement, nerves, and blood vessels.
These disorders can cause a range of symptoms, including:
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Pain: This can range from mild discomfort to severe throbbing pain.
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Vision problems: Blurred vision, double vision, or loss of vision.
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Swelling: Redness and puffiness around the eye.
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Protrusion: The eyeball may bulge out.
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Movement restrictions: Difficulty moving the eye.
Some common examples of orbital disorders include:
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Orbital cellulitis: An infection of the tissues surrounding the eye.
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Orbital tumors: Growths in the eye socket, which can be benign or malignant.
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Graves' ophthalmopathy: An autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the eye muscles and tissues.
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Thyroid eye disease: Another autoimmune disorder that affects the eye muscles and tissues.
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Orbital trauma: Injuries to the eye socket, such as a blow to the face.
Treatment for orbital disorders depends on the underlying cause and can include:
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Antibiotics: For infections.
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Surgery: To remove tumors or repair damaged tissues.
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Radiation therapy: To treat cancer.
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Medications: To reduce inflammation and pain.
If you experience any symptoms of an orbital disorder, it is important to see an eye doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
