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Orbital Cellulitis
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Orbital Cellulitis Symptoms & Signs
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Fever, generally 102 degrees F or greater.
- Painful swelling of upper and lower lids (upper is usually greater).
- Eyelid appears shiny and is red or purple in color.
- Infant or child is acutely ill or toxic.
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Eye pain especially with movement.
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Decreased vision (because the lid is swollen over the eye).
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Eyes, bulging (forward displacement of the eye).
- Swelling of the eyelids (see facial swelling).
- General malaise.
- Restricted or painful eye movements.
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Review Date : 8/18/2003
Reviewed By : Edward B. Feinberg, M.D., M.P.H., Professor and Chair, Ophthalmology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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