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Cellulitis eye
Orbital Cellulitis most often presents with symptoms similar to preseptal cellulits
such as red and swollen eyelids, but also includes pain, blurred or double vision, fever,
headache, and a red eye. The examining physician may find proptosis (forward displacement
of the eye), an abnormal pupil reaction, restricted movement of the eye, and swelling of
the optic nerve. A CT scan confirms the diagnosis and may further be necessary to rule-out
a foreign body in the orbit (eye socket).
Preseptal Cellulitis is an infectious condition of the eyelids which typically presents
with tender and red eyelids, unilateral or bilateral, and perhaps a mild fever. In severe
cases, the eyelids may be so tensely swollen that the eye may not open. There is no pain
with eye movement, however. |
