General An orbital floor fracture, also called “blow-out fracture”, is a fracture of the bone in which the eyeball (bulb) is located. It breaks at its weakest point, which is located on the floor, when external force is applied. Typically, such a fracture is caused by a fist blow or the impact of a hard … Orbital floor fracture
Causes The cause of an orbital floor fracture is a high force applied to the eyeball, resulting in a fracture of the bone in which the eyeball is located. The bone is called the orbita and usually breaks at the weakest point and thus at the orbital floor. Causes for the high force impact are … Causes | Orbital floor fracture
Consequences If a blow to the eye or other violent impact has occurred, it is always recommended to visit a physician in the presence of typical symptoms of orbital floor fracture, so that the diagnosis can be made and an adequate therapy can be initiated. If no therapy is given, serious complications may occur, which … Consequences | Orbital floor fracture
