Blow out fracture occurs when one or more of the seven bones surrounding the eye ( eye socket) breaks.
This usually occur when there a blunt trauma like punch, baseball smack to the face/the eyes.
This condition can also occur during a road traffic accident.
Signs and symptoms includes eye pain, double vision, reduced vision, pain on eye movement, et.c.
Treatment involves the use of systemic anti-inflammatory medications and in situations where you have a break in the orbital floor, surgery may be required.
