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Learn About Orbital Pseudotumor
Orbital pseudotumor is the swelling of tissue behind the eye in an area called the orbit. The orbit is the hollow space in the skull where the eye sits. The orbit protects the eyeball and the muscles and tissue that surround it. Orbital pseudotumor does not spread to other tissues or places in the body.
Idiopathic orbital inflammatory syndrome (IOIS); Non-specific orbital inflammation
The cause is unknown. It mostly affects young women, although it can occur at any age.
Symptoms may include:
- Pain in eye, and it may be severe
- Restricted eye movement
- Decreased vision
- Double vision
- Eye swelling (proptosis)
- Red eye (rare)
Mild cases may go away without treatment. More severe cases most often respond well to corticosteroid treatment. If the condition is very bad, the swelling may put pressure on the eyeball and damage it. Surgery may be needed to remove part of the bones of the orbit to relieve the pressure.
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James Rosenbaum is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Rosenbaum is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Orbital Pseudotumor. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Scleritis, Sarcoidosis, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy.
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"Shaena Blevins, MD, is a board-certified neurologist who practiced neurology in Gainesville, Georgia, for more than a decade. She loves her patients and, ""the long-term relationships and continuity of care that being a neurologist allows,"" she says. Dr. Blevins feels it is key to listen to her patients and their caregivers. She also believes, ""it is of utmost importance for my patients to understand their disease and treatment options."" Dr. Blevins and her husband are happy to be returning 'home' to the Appalachian Highlands to raise their children around family. Procedures". Dr. Blevins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Orbital Pseudotumor. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Cerebellar Degeneration, Transverse Myelitis, and Memory Loss. Dr. Blevins is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.
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Jorge Kattah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Kattah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Orbital Pseudotumor. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Brown Syndrome, Papilledema, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Dr. Kattah is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.
Most cases are mild and outcomes are good. Severe cases may not respond well to treatment and there may be some loss of vision. Orbital pseudotumor most often involves only one eye.
Severe cases of orbital pseudotumor may push the eye forward so much that the lids cannot cover and protect the cornea. This causes the eye to dry out. The cornea may become cloudy or develop an ulcer. Also, the eye muscles may not be able to properly aim the eye which can cause double vision.
People with this condition need regular follow-up care with an eye doctor who is familiar with the treatment of orbital disease.
Contact your provider right away if you have any of the following problems:
- Irritation of the cornea
- Redness
- Pain
- Decreased vision
Published Date: August 05, 2024
Published By: Franklin W. Lusby, MD, Ophthalmologist, Lusby Vision Institute, La Jolla, CA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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