**Author details**

Shimon Rumelt

Address all correspondence to: shimon.rumelt@naharia.health.gov.il

1 Western Galilee, Nahariya Medical Center, Nahariya, Israel

2 Faculty of Medicine, Bar Ilan University, Zefat, Israel

## **References**

**Figure 16.** Orbital abscess as a result of tooth abscess. Note the erythema and swelling of both eyelids and chick.

be required to prevent recurrences.

any use of antibiotics.

16 Advances in Common Eye Infections

**Author details**

Shimon Rumelt

Orbital abscess is a complication of orbital cellulitis (**Figure 16**) [16, 17]. It should be suspected when orbital cellulitis aggravates despite treatment. When aggravation occurs, repeated orbital computerized tomography assists in confirming the diagnosis of orbital abscess. In such a case, drainage of the abscess and continuing systemic antibiotics is required. The source of the infection should also be treated by surgical drainage. In cases of sinusitis, functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) or other procedures with removal of the sinus mucosa may

Note: The antibiotic dosage is for adults. The author is not responsible for the dosage or for

Address all correspondence to: shimon.rumelt@naharia.health.gov.il

1 Western Galilee, Nahariya Medical Center, Nahariya, Israel

2 Faculty of Medicine, Bar Ilan University, Zefat, Israel

