Enophthalmos

Enophthalmos

Enophthalmos is an inward displacement of the eyeball (sinking or withdrawal) into the eye socket (cf. exophthalmos). It is classically described as one of the cardinal features of Horner’s syndrome (along with miosis, ptosis, and anhidrosis) but is seldom actually measured. Enophthalmos may also occur in dehydration (probably the most common cause), orbital trauma (e.g., orbital floor fracture), senile orbital fat atrophy, hemifacial atrophy, and orbital tumor causing tethering and posterior traction on the eyeball. 

Cross References

Anhidrosis; Exophthalmos; Hemifacial atrophy; Horner’s syndrome; Miosis; Ptosis