Orbital cellulitis

Orbital cellulitis
Orbital Cellulitis
SpecialtyOphthalmology Edit this on Wikidata
This article is about the infection posterior to the orbital septum. For the infection anterior to the orbital septum, see periorbital cellulitis.

Orbital cellulitis is inflammation of eye tissues behind the orbital septum. It is most commonly caused by an acute spread of infection into the eye socket from either the adjacent sinuses or through the blood. It may also occur after trauma. When it affects the rear of the eye, it is known as retro-orbital cellulitis.

Without proper treatment, orbital cellulitis may lead to serious consequences, including permanent loss of vision or even death.