Silent Sinus Syndrome: An Uncommon Cause of Diplopia

Authors

Tyler V. Mullen OD, Department of Veterans AffairsFollow
Ruth Hyatt OD, FAAO, Diplomate, Department of Veterans AffairsFollow
Darcy Eberle OD, Department of Veterans AffairsFollow

Medical Subject Headings

Diplopia; Enophthalmos; Maxillary Sinus

Abstract

Background: Silent sinus syndrome is a rare condition with multiple ophthalmic findings of significance. Chronic, subclinical maxillary sinus inflammation alters the pressure gradient, leading to eventual maxillary sinus collapse, orbital floor depression, enophthalmos, and diplopia.

Case Report: Functional endoscopic sinus surgery may be indicated to correct diplopia and/or cosmesis.

Conclusion: Patients unbothered by facial asymmetry may be managed with prism in eyeglasses.

Recommended Citation

Mullen TV, Hyatt R, Eberle D. Silent Sinus Syndrome: An Uncommon Cause of Diplopia. Optometric Clinical Practice. 2020; 2(1). https://doi.org/10.37685/uiwlibraries.2575-7717.2.1.1005

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Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.37685/uiwlibraries.2575-7717.2.1.1005