Orbital compartment syndrome after a penetrating traumatic incident

Orbital Penetrating Injuries: A Review on Evaluation and Management

“…A case of penetrating orbital injury from a gunshot wound demonstrated concurrent orbital compartment syndrome from a retrobulbar hematoma. 61 If the patient is otherwise stable, management of orbital compartment syndrome may need to precede further workup and imaging to prevent permanent vision loss.…”

“…If there is concern for orbital compartment syndrome, an immediate canthotomy and cantholysis should be performed to prevent vision loss from compressive optic neuropathy. A case of penetrating orbital injury from a gunshot wound demonstrated concurrent orbital compartment syndrome from a retrobulbar hematoma 61 . If the patient is otherwise stable, management of orbital compartment syndrome may need to precede further workup and imaging to prevent permanent vision loss.…”