H05: Disorders of orbit

H05.0: Acute inflammation of orbit

The eye socket is a bony cavity in the face part of the skull. It is cone-shaped and padded with fatty tissue. Within it, the eye is well protected. The eye muscles, the tear duct and the optic nerve are also located in the eye socket.

When the eye socket is inflamed there can be a variety of symptoms. The area around the eyes may be sore. It may be more difficult to move one's eyes, or the movements are painful. The eyes may bulge out, and double vision is possible. The inflammation can also cause fever.