Graves’ disease and other thyroid conditions can cause bulging eyes, double vision, eye pain, double vision, and blindness. The orbital surgeons at Ohio State are trained to treat this chronic and often debilitating condition with medications and surgery.

There are many causes of inflammation in the orbit, some of them idiopathic (no known cause) and some of them due to conditions like sarcoidosis and granulomatosis. Most of these conditions are treated with medications, but sometimes surgery is needed to discover the cause or to treat vision-threatening complications.

Most infections in the orbit respond to antibiotics, but if an abscess forms, it will often require surgery to drain the pus.

There are hundreds of different types of orbital tumors, most of which are benign.  Imaging studies (MRI or CT scan) are usually necessary for diagnosis, and the treatment is different for each type.  The orbital surgeons at Ohio State have extensive experience with treating orbital tumors.

The majority of orbital fractures do not need surgical repair, but those that do require special expertise, such as that provided by the orbital surgeons at Ohio State.

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Trauma, surgery, tumors, and other congenital or acquired conditions can cause an abnormal appearance of the eyes and face. The orbital surgeons at Ohio State have the expertise to assess your condition and decide what treatment options are best for you.