Orbital compartment syndrome (OCS) is a potentially blinding condition characterized by a rapid increase in intra-orbital pressure. OCS is most commonly seen in the context of intra-orbital hemorrhage secondary to either trauma or surgery. A review of the literature indicates that better visual outcomes are achieved when interventions occur within the first 2 hrs. There are reports of visual recovery after a delay in management and consideration should be given to intervention even when presentation is delayed. Reported interventions include: lateral canthotomy with cantholysis, bony orbital decompression and treatment of the underlying cause.
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McCallum, E., Keren, S., Lapira, M., & Norris, J. H. (2019). Orbital compartment syndrome: An update with review of the literature. Clinical Ophthalmology. Dove Medical Press Ltd. https://doi.org/10.2147/OPTH.S180058
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