Enophthalmos

Is the posterior displacement of the eyeball within the orbit due to changes in the volume of the orbit (bone) relative to its contents (the eyeball and orbital fat), or loss of function of the orbitalis muscle.

Enophthalmos - Eyes Alive
Enophthalmos - Eyes Alive
Enophthalmos - Eyes Alive

The posterior displacement of the eyeball within the orbit is known as enophthalmos.

This displacement occurs when the volume of the bony orbit changes or when there is a loss of function of the orbitalis muscle.

The recessed position of the globe creates a sunken-in appearance. This condition should not be confused with either enophthalmia or its opposite, exophthalmos (anterior eye displacement).

Causes

  • Trauma (orbital fractures etc.)
  • Horner's Syndrome (due to ptosis)
  • Marfan Syndrome (silent sinus syndrome)
  • Phthisis bulbi
  • Congenital anomalies

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