An orbital fracture is a break in one or more of the bones surrounding the eyeball, known as the orbit or eye socket. This kind of injury usually occurs due to blunt force that hits the eye, causing ...

A blowout fracture is a break in one of the bones surrounding the eye area. The orbit is the concave compartment that protects the eye and holds it in place. If a person takes a blow to the eye area, ...

After blunt trauma from a ball or fist, a fall or motor vehicle collision, the floor of the orbit can fracture without involving the orbital rim or other facial bones. This may occur because of a ...