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Orbit

Overview of the Orbit

The orbit is the bony cavity in the human skull that houses the eyes and all the structures that support them. While these structures are cushioned by fat for protection, a variety of issues can affect the orbital area and the eyes. Conditions such as Graves' disease, infections, tumors, and trauma can lead to problems. The surgeons at the Eye Institute at the Medical Centre Clinic specialize in a wide range of orbital surgeries that may be required.

A Subspecialty of Oculoplastic Surgery Orbital surgery is a branch of oculoplastic surgery, which encompasses both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures involving the eyelids, lacrimal system, and orbital region. For more information on these areas, please explore other pages on our site.

Types of Corneal Conditions
  • Orbital Tumors: Tumors can develop in the eye sockets of both adults and children. In some cases, these tumors can be removed through isolated procedures, but more aggressive ones often require collaboration with other specialists.
  • Orbital Trauma: Various impacts, such as a blow from a baseball or an automobile accident, can result in fractures of the orbital bones. These fractures can lead to symptoms like double vision or may require extensive reconstruction to restore proper support for the eyes.
  • Thyroid Decompression: Graves' disease, or thyroid eye disease, is an autoimmune disorder that affects the orbit’s soft tissues. When the thyroid is overactive, it causes issues such as eyelid retraction, eye protrusion, dry eyes, double vision, and under-eye bags. Both surgical and non-surgical treatments are used to address the complications of Graves’ disease.
  • Eye Removal: In cases where an eye cannot be salvaged due to trauma or disease, reconstruction of the eye socket is necessary to prepare it for a prosthetic eye, with the aim of achieving the best possible cosmetic result.