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During orbital
evisceration, the contents of the eye globe are removed. The extraorbital
muscles and the white part of the eye are left intact and an artificial eye is
placed in the eyeball.
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Conditions Treated with Orbital Evisceration:
Orbital evisceration may be performed in cases of eye infection and intraocular melanoma.
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There are no
comparable non-surgical alternatives to orbital evisceration. Enucleation is a
surgical alternative to the procedure.
Anesthesia with Orbital Evisceration:
Orbital evisceration can be performed with a local anesthetic. It can also be performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from Orbital Evisceration:
Possible risks following orbital evisceration include scarring, swelling, pain, infection, bleeding, socket irritation, implant protrusion and a negative reaction to the anesthesia that is used.
Prognosis after Orbital Evisceration:
The prognosis for a positive end result following orbital evisceration is good in cases of removing cancer and preventing recurrence.
