periorbital cellulitis_ abscess on eye cause the patient can't open her eye

Periorbital cellulitis causing the formation of an abscess of the upper eyelid from a small cut while doing her eyebrows.

Periorbital cellulitis is a common infection of the eyelid and periorbital soft tissues that is characterized by acute eyelid erythema and edema. Preseptal cellulitis may be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or helminths. Bacterial infections may result from local spread of an adjacent sinusitis or dacryocystitis, from an external ocular infection, or following trauma to the eyelids.

Symptoms and signs of periorbital cellulitis include tenderness, swelling, warmth, redness or discoloration of the eyelid, and sometimes fever. Patients may be unable to open their eyes because of eyelid swelling. The swelling and discomfort can make it difficult to examine the eye, but when accomplished, examination shows that visual acuity is not affected, ocular movement is intact, and the globe is not pushed forward (proptosis). In patients with periorbital cellulitis, initial therapy with antibiotics should begin immediately.
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