Medical Eye Care
Orbital Fracture Evaluation
Vision & Precision
OVERVIEW
An orbital fracture occurs when one or more of the bony walls surrounding the eye socket are broken, typically as a result of blunt facial trauma. Prompt evaluation by an oculoplastic specialist is critical to assess for entrapped muscles, vision changes, and enophthalmos (sunken eye). Dr. Gordon provides comprehensive orbital fracture assessment and, when indicated, surgical repair.
BENEFITS
Accurate diagnosis using clinical examination and CT imaging
Timely identification of entrapped orbital soft tissue requiring urgent repair
Surgical repair to restore normal eye position and prevent double vision
Collaboration with facial trauma and ENT surgeons as needed
Long-term follow-up to monitor healing and functional recovery
AM I A CANDIDATE?
- Any patient who has sustained blunt trauma to the face or eye area should be evaluated promptly. Key indications for surgical repair include restriction of eye movement causing diplopia (double vision), significant enophthalmos, and large fractures with herniation of orbital contents.
THE PROCEDURE
Orbital floor and medial wall fractures are repaired through a transconjunctival or subciliary incision that avoids visible facial scars. Entrapped orbital tissue is gently released and an implant — typically a thin titanium or porous polyethylene sheet — is placed to reconstruct the orbital floor and restore the normal volume and contour of the eye socket.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Schedule your personalized consultation with Dr. Gordon and take the first step toward your treatment goals.