Question 1

can orbital cellulitis be cured?

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Absolutely: Orbital cellulitis is a potentially life-threatening infection. It often starts as a sinus infection, that "tracks back" into the eye socket. Once in the orbit, the infection can continue into the brain. Treatment includes intravenous antibiotics and possible surgical intervention. The earlier it is caught and treated, the better the outcome.

Question 2

how can i treat orbital cellulitis?

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See your doctor: Orbital cellulitis is due to an infection in the tissues adjacent to and behind the eye.  It can rapidly spread, locally, into the nose and into the brain.  There is a high risk of vision loss.  You should seek help immediately at an er or with your ophthalmologist (not an optometrist).  Do not delay.

Question 3

should i still go to work if i have orbital cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

No: Orbital cellulitis is an emergency situation with infection around and behind the eye which can rapidly destroy the vision and even can invade the brain or nasal sinuses which could lead to death.  You should go immediately to an er and have this checked out.

Question 4

what are the most common symptoms of orbital cellulitis?

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Orbital cellulitis: Redness swelling of eyelids. Pain, pain and difficulty moving eye, eye may protrude change of vision if there is pressure on the optic nerve. Better go to er , is the only way to see an eye doctor (if in deed you have periorbital cellulitis).

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: orbital cellulitis?

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Infection around eye: Orbital cellulitis is an infection of the tissues surrounding the eye; in particular, it is specific for infection of elements of the eye socket posterior to the orbital septum.

Question 6

what is the difference between lid abscess vs orbital cellulitis?

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Location: An eyelid abscess is generally on the outside of the eye socket (in front of the orbital septum) and is a concentrated, walled off pocket of infection.  Orbital cellulitis is an infection of the eye socket, which may or may not involve an abscess.

Question 7

please help! what is the difference between lid abscess and orbital cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

Eye infection: Orbital cellulitis is an infection of the orbit posterior to the orbital septum. Usually from a sinus infection. It can cause limited eye movement, bulging eyes and even blindness.  It needs to be traded aggressively with antibiotics and possible surgical drainage if an abscess is present. A lid abscess is a localized collection of pus in the eyelids anterior to the orbital septum. Not as serious.

Question 8

what kind of doctor sees somebody for orbital cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

ER, or EyeMD: This is an urgent problem that needs quick attention.  Go to the er if you do not have an eyemd who can see you soon.  You did not say how old the patient is but for babies, a pediatrician would be a good place to start also.

Question 9

how long do antibiotics take to heal orbital cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

Depends on severity: If the cellulitis is properly treated, it should resolve within 10 days.  If an abscess is present or the infection is resistant to your antibiotic, it could delay recovery until an effective drug is used or surgical drainage is performed.  When severe, orbital cellulitis requires IV antibiotics and possibly admission to a hospital.

Question 10

how can you distinguish between periorbital cellulitis and orbital cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

Different areas: Orbital cellulitis is infection of the tissues posterior to the orbital septum within the eye socket. Periorbital cellulitis is infection in the skin and soft tissues surrounding the eye the eyelids primarily and is anterior to the orbital septum. Orbital cellulitis can involve ocular muscles and orbtal fat limiting motion of the eye. Seek care as soon as possible for antibiotic treatment.

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