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Orbital cellulitis
Orbital cellulitis is of eye behind the orbital septum. It is most commonly caused by an acute spread of into the eye socket from either the adjacent sinuses or through the blood. It may also occur after . When it affects the rear of the eye, it is known as retro-orbital cellulitis.
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