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Dale R. Meyer, MD; Jeffrey A. Nerad, MD; Nancy J. Newman, MD; James C. Lin, MS

Arch Ophthalmol. 1996;114(10):1206-1209.

Abstract
Background
Progressive bilateral enophthalmos in the absence of previous trauma is rare.

Methods
Three patients with progressive bilateral severe enophthalmos whose only significant medical history was that of congenital hydrocephalus were treated by ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement.

Results
The patients demonstrated severe bilateral en-ophthalmos with poor eyelid apposition to the globes, resulting in superficial keratopathy. Orbital computed tomographic scans confirmed the severe enophthalmos, with apparent reduced orbital fat volume. Orbital bony anatomy appeared normal.

Conclusions
Bilateral progressive enophthalmos may be associated with hydrocephalus and ventriculoperitoneal shunting. The causal mechanism remains speculative.

Author Affiliations
From the Division of Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery, Lions Eye Institute, Albany, NY, and Department of Ophthalmology, Albany Medical College (Dr Meyer and Mr Lin); the Division of Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Iowa, Iowa City (Dr Nerad); and the Departments of Ophthalmology, Neurology, and Neurosurgery, Emory University, Atlanta, Ga (Dr Newman).

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