Orbital cellulitis (patient information)

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Orbital cellulitis
Overview
What are the symptoms?
What are the causes?
Who is at highest risk?
Diagnosis
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Orbital cellulitis?
Prevention
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Possible complications
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Overview

Orbital cellulitis is an acute infection of the tissues immediately surrounding the eye, including the eyelids, eyebrow, and cheek.

Sources

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001012.htm