Orbital cellulitis is a potentially sight-threatening and life-threatening (but rare) ophthalmic emergency characterised by infection of the soft tissues behind the orbital septum. It can occur at any age, although it is most commonly seen in children. It usually originates from locally spreading infection.2
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/dermatology/orbital-and-preseptal-cellulitis