SHC: Orbital Fracture
You have a fracture of the bone outside the eye. These fractures are caused by trauma to that area. Some of these fractures need surgery and some do not.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Follow up with your doctor(s) as directed.
- Apply ice packs to the area for 20-30 min every 2-3 hours for 2-3 days after the injury to reduce pain and swelling. The ice should not be applied directly to the skin. Use an ice bag and wrap in a towel or washcloth to protect the skin.
- Avoid blowing your nose, sneezing, drinking through a straw until cleared to do so by your doctor.
- Wear protective glasses that wrap around your face for 10 days after your injury.
WHEN TO SEEK IMMEDIATE CARE OR CALL YOUR DOCTOR:
- If you have increasing pain in the eye or with movement of the eye.
- If you have any decrease in your vision.
- If the light starts bothering your eyes.
- If you have clear or bloody fluid running out of your nose or ear.
- If you have fever >102°F, chills, severe headache or neck stiffness.
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