An orbital fracture is a break involving the bones around the eye socket.
Symptoms may include swelling or bruising around the eye, double vision, blurred vision, numbness in the cheek, pain, or difficulty moving the eye normally.
Imaging helps confirm the fracture, show whether tissues are trapped, and check whether the eye socket, cheek, or nearby facial bones are involved.
CT is the main imaging test because it shows the fracture pattern, trapped tissue, and associated facial injuries clearly.
Treatment depends on symptoms, fracture displacement, eye movement, and whether facial or eye surgery is needed.
This entry explains the finding. The next step is having a radiologist interpret your specific scan, not a general definition.
