Orbital decompression in vision-threatening endocrine-related orbital disease.

Abstract

The author's experience, limited to some twenty operations, mirrors the great experience of other clinics. The need to be aware of compressive optic neuropathy (CON) in endocrine-related orbital disease (EROD) is outlined. The value of orbital decompression in CON, severe corneal exposure and cosmetically unacceptable proptosis is mentioned. The author's technique is outlined. Three illustrative cases are briefly described.