Latha K. S. T 1 , Vasumathi K 2 , Waheedanazir 3 , Pavithra Paneerselvam4 , Kalpana Vanganoor Mani 5 , Anuradha Alagusundaram6 , Sujatha Rajendran
BACKGROUND The main aim of this study is to evaluate Orbital Wall Fractures and its outcome (improvement of diplopia and enophthalmos) following treatment. METHODS OF EVALUATION It was a prospective study conducted at Orbit and Oculoplasty services at tertiary eye care centre in which 30 patients presented with blowout fractures for a period of 12 months were analysed. RESULTS Out of 30 patients, 24 patients (80%) were treated conservatively and 6 patients (20%) were treated surgically. Out of 24 conservatively treated patients, 23 patients (96%) had satisfactory results and out of 6 surgically treated patients, 4 patients (66%) had satisfactory results with respect to diplopia and enophthalmos. CONCLUSION The management of blowout fractures depend upon the fracture size, herniation of orbital contents, muscle entrapment and diplopia. Most of the fractures were managed conservatively. The outcome of the blowout fracture is good, if treated within 7-10 days
