Orbital Cellulitis (post-septal)

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  • Orbital Cellulitis (post-septal)

Etiology

  • Strep
  • H flu
  • Moraxella
  • Mucor
  • Other fungi

Risk Factors

  • Diabetes
  • Infected sinuses→ ethmoid

Symptoms

  • Fever
  • Acute pain
  • Loss of vision
  • Worse w/eye movement

Physical Exam Findings

  • Diffuse redness
  • Proptosis