An orbital blow out fracture is when the "eye socket" is fractured. The most common injury is done to the floor of the socket, but the wall and roof may also be affected. Blow out fractures are usually a result of blunt force trauma to the eye. The orbital rim is so strong that the impact is usually transferred to the floor of the orbit, which then "blows out." A CT is usually done to better see the fracture. A blow out fracture is evident because it most commonly goes down into the maxillary sinus.
A person with a blow out fracture will experience pain and tenderness around the eye, swelling, and in some cases double vision. If there is double vision, the extra ocular muscles that move the eye may be trapped in the fracture, or it could be due to the swelling and hemorrhaging around the eye. Surgery may be performed within a few days or up to 1-2 weeks is there is muscle entrapment or double vision. During that time, it is recommended that a person not blow their nose. Oral antibiotics may also be given to reduce the chance for infection.
A person with a blow out fracture will experience pain and tenderness around the eye, swelling, and in some cases double vision. If there is double vision, the extra ocular muscles that move the eye may be trapped in the fracture, or it could be due to the swelling and hemorrhaging around the eye. Surgery may be performed within a few days or up to 1-2 weeks is there is muscle entrapment or double vision. During that time, it is recommended that a person not blow their nose. Oral antibiotics may also be given to reduce the chance for infection.
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