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Orbital Compartment Syndrome

This is a compartment syndrome of the orbital cavity, characterized by an acute increase in pressure of the contents of the orbital cavity. Causes for this increased pressure include  Though uncommon, orbital compartment syndrome is a true surgical emergency as, untreated, the increase in pressure can lead to blindness. Orbital compartment syndrome is diagnosed by the clinical evaluation of the provider and early treatment is essential to prevent blindness. The treatment centers around a surgical procedure called lateral canthotomy and inferior cantholysis.

Oculoplastics