J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  1976 Jun;17(2):143-146.

Ocular Findings After Radical Maxillectomy

• Lee WS

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to summarize the ocular findings in 8 patients who have had radical maxilIectomies. After radical maxilIectomy, ocular ptosis, enophthalmos, and obstruction of lacrimal canaliculus and nasolacrimal duct are common results. Visual acuity and binocular visual function are not often affected. In reviewing the initial medical histories, two patients reported their first symptom was epiphora with photophobia.

MeSH Terms

Enophthalmos
Humans
Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases
Nasolacrimal Duct
Photophobia
Telescopes
Visual Acuity