X-Ray Orbits 4 Views
- Broken eye socket
- Blood vessel issues
- Eye muscle issues
- Optic nerve issues
- Sinusitis
- An abscess of the eye area
- Foreign object in the eye socket
- swelling on your eyelid
- a black eye and discoloration
- bleeding in the sclera
- numbness in the cheeks or forehead
- vision problems, double vision or blurred vision,
- eye immobility or sunken eye
- Sensitivity to light
- a flattened cheek
- a pocket of air under the skin in the orbital cavity
- Water's view: This is the best view to observe the orbits clear of any obstructions. This view also allows the fluid build-up to be easily detected since the maxillary sinuses are visible. For this view, you will have to extend your chin forward at least 37 degrees and rest on support; you will also have to look straight ahead.
- Caldwell view: For this, the technician will ask you to lie face down and head completely straight Then, the technician will take the X-ray head-on
- Lateral view: The technician will take two different images for this view, one looking up and one looking down. The X-ray technician will direct you to turn your head onto the affected side for this view. The procedure usually takes around 15 minutes, during which you will have to remain completely still.
- Oblique view: This view obtains an image of your orbits from an angle to the perpendicular. The X-ray technician will have you tilt your head to the unaffected side and take the radiograph directly.
- Broken or fractured eye socket bones
- Graves disease
- Infection
- A benign or malignant tumor