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Revision as of 20:17, 31 December 2013

Background

  • Most often due to blunt trauma
  • Can cause loss of vision due to abrupt increase in intraocular pressure

Clinical Features

  1. Pain
  2. Proptosis
  3. Decreasing vision

Diagnosis

  1. Tonometry
    1. Only measure once globe rupture has been ruled-out
  2. CT Orbit

Treatment

  1. Emergent ophto consultation
  2. Consider lateral Canthotomy if IOP >40

See Also

Source

Tintinalli