Preseptal and orbital cellulitis

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• It is essential to distinguish between preseptal cellulitis (infection of the eyelid) and orbital cellulitis, where the infection has spread to the orbit, requiring immediate hospital treatment.
• In both cases, the eyelid is inflamed but if examination of the eye reveals any abnormal findings, orbital cellulitis should be suspected.
• For symptoms and findings, see table Symptoms and findings of preseptal and orbital cellulitis1.
• See also Facial cellulitis in a child Facial cellulitis in a child1.

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