What is Postseptal cellulitis?

In contrast, orbital cellulitis, which is also referred to as postseptal cellulitis, is an infection of the contents of the orbit (periorbital fat, extraocular muscles, and neurovascular bundles) [2].

What is the difference between orbital and preseptal cellulitis?

Orbital cellulitis is usually caused by contiguous spread of ethmoid or frontal sinusitis, whereas preseptal cellulitis is commonly caused by contiguous spread from local facial or eyelid injuries, insect or animal bites, conjunctivitis, and chalazion.

What is periorbital?

Periorbital edema is a term for swelling around the eyes. The area around the eyes is called the eye socket or eye orbit. Sometimes people refer to this condition as periorbital puffiness or puffy eyes. You can have periorbital edema in just one eye or both at the same time.

What is ocular cellulitis?

Orbital cellulitis is an infection of the fat and muscles around the eye. It affects the eyelids, eyebrows, and cheeks. It may begin suddenly or be a result of an infection that gradually becomes worse. The cornea is the clear layer covering the front of the eye.

What is Pan Ophthalmitis?

Panophthalmitis is the inflammation of all coats of the animal eye including intraocular structures. It can be caused by infection, particularly from Pseudomonas species, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Clostridium species, Whipple’s disease, and also fungi.

When do you refer to periorbital cellulitis?

The CREST guideline recommends urgent referral to ophthalmology for people with suspected orbital or periorbital cellulitis, as it is vital to distinguish between the two due to potential complications from orbital cellulitis (decreased ocular motility, decreased visual acuity and cavernous sinus thrombosis) [CREST.

What is the difference between blepharitis and chalazion?

A chalazion is a small firm bulge in the eyelid caused by a blocked opening or infection of the oil producing glands located in the upper or lower eyelids. Chalazia are frequently associated with a condition called blepharitis. Chalazia may be uncomfortable, look abnormal, or interfere with vision.

What does dacryocystitis mean?

Dacryocystitis is inflammation of the lacrimal sac which typically occurs secondarily to obstruction within the nasolacrimal duct and the resultant backup and stagnation of tears within the lacrimal sac.