What can I expect after orbital decompression surgery?
Because you won’t need an eye patch, you’ll be able to see immediately after the surgery. There is some pain the day after surgery, but this can be easily managed with medication. There may be some bruising and swelling for two weeks. We will schedule follow-up appointments to monitor your progress.
What bone is removed in orbital decompression surgery?
Lateral wall decompression involves removing the bone of the deep lateral orbital wall, known as the trigone.
Is orbital decompression major surgery?
Orbital decompression is major surgery, and should only be considered after careful discussion with your ophthalmologist and with an understanding of all the associated risks, which are outlined below.
Is orbital decompression safe?
Orbital decompression is a safe procedure and the chances that you will develop serious complications are low. Talk to your doctor about any concerns you have about the surgery.
What is healing time after orbital decompression surgery?
The bulk of recovery from orbital decompression surgery occurs within 7 to 10 days. Prescription pain medication is ordered to help patients manage the mild to moderate discomfort they may experience during the first 2 to 3 days after surgery. Ice packs may also help manage comfort as well as swelling.
How long is orbital decompression surgery?
How is orbital decompression surgery performed? After assessment on the ward by an anaesthetist, surgery is performed under a general anaesthetic with a one night stay in hospital. Depending on the number of walls and whether one or both orbits require decompression, the operation make take up to 3 ½ hours.
How long does it take to recover from orbital decompression surgery?
Can you see after orbital decompression surgery?
Does orbital decompression surgery correct double vision? For some patients, double vision may improve after orbital decompression. More often, double vision persists after surgery. Many patients go on to have eye muscle surgery, usually two to four months after decompression surgery.
How long does double vision last after orbital decompression surgery?
How much is orbital decompression surgery?
The typical cosmetic cost for orbital decompression ranges from $7,500 to $15,000 depending on the complexity of the case, and how far the eyes need to be set. This surgery can also be combined with additional procedures to fix the eyelids, which can add anywhere from $3,000 to $10,000.
What is the recovery time Fron orbital decompression surgery?
Decompression removes tissue and creates openings into sinuses so that the excess orbital tissue will enter these spaces and allow the eye to fall back into normal position. If the decompression is significant recovery might take 1-2 weeks but could be less with a smaller amount of tissue displacement.
How much does orbital decompression surgery cost?
A: Orbital Floor Decompression. But for the sake of discussion I will assume that it is orbital decompression of just one eye for protrusion by orbital floor lowering. One could expect that total cost to be in the range of $4500 to $6,000.
What happens during orbital decompression?
Orbital decompression is a surgery that removes bone and fat from the socket, or orbit, of the eye to relieve the symptoms of eye conditions, like exophthalmos – a condition that causes your eyes to look like they’re coming out of their sockets (bulging eyes). This happens because thyroid eye disease causes inflammation in the eye muscles and fatty tissue behind the eye.
What is orbital eye surgery?
Orbital surgery is an area of specialization within oculoplastic surgery. Oculoplastic surgery involves both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures on the eyelids, the lacrimal system, and the orbital area.