Sunken
Eyes
Treatment
An eye that has sunk back into an enlarged socket after a fracture, restored to match the other side.
What it is
The eye itself may remain completely normal in size and vision yet still appear sunken when the surrounding orbital bones are fractured or have not healed in the correct position.
With Orbital Fracture Repair, the bony orbit is carefully reconstructed to restore proper support and help bring the eye back towards a more natural position within the socket.
The procedure
Within seven to ten days, fractured orbital bones can be precisely realigned and stabilised using plates and screws.
Where the bone is severely thinned, a mesh implant can support the orbit and restore lost volume. In complex cases, previously healed bone may require repositioning and reconstruction for accurate correction.
A 3D-printed skull model can guide surgical planning, while computer-assisted navigation helps achieve precise symmetry with the opposite eye.
Results and recovery Results and recovery
Surgery typically takes two to six hours, depending on the complexity of the fracture. The surgical wounds generally heal within six weeks.
Orbital muscle function may take three to six months to fully normalise, and double vision can persist during the recovery period. Titanium implants are designed to remain permanently in place and are generally not removed.
Take the First
Step Towards
Transformation
