Question 1

what is orbital myositis?

Accepted Answer

Eye muscle disease: Orbital myositis is an inflammatory disease of the eye muscles. It causes weakness of the eye muscles.

Question 2

i have orbital eye pain. what could this be from?

Accepted Answer

Orbital eye pain: Orbital pain is usually caused by a disease of the eye and can be described as a deep, dull ache behind or within the eye itself. Some of the diseases that can cause orbital pain are: 
glaucoma, migraines, optic neuritis, iritis and trauma.

Question 3

what do you know about sinusitis causing orbital pain?

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Sinusitis: Severe sinus infections can spread to adjacent areas such as the orbital area/ can cause severe pain if left untreated.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

how can i treat orbital cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

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 7

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 8

what are the most common symptoms of orbital cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

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 9

what is the definition or description of: orbital cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

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 10

my orbital bone are hurting when i press on them what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Eye pain can be from sinus infections and muscle referred problems. Go see an eye doctor for a diagnosis.

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