Exophthalmos Treatment & Management

  • Author: Michael Mercandetti, MD, MBA, FACS; Chief Editor: Hampton Roy Sr, MD   more...
 
Updated: Feb 25, 2010
 

Medical Care

Medical care for patients with exophthalmos is directed at reversing the problem and minimizing ocular complications.

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Consultations

Once the etiology of exophthalmos or proptosis is established, the appropriate specialists should partake in the patient's care.

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Michael Mercandetti, MD, MBA, FACS  Consulting Staff, Department of Surgery, Doctors Hospital of Sarasota

Michael Mercandetti, MD, MBA, FACS is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American College of Surgeons, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Association of Military Surgeons of the US, and Sarasota County Medical Society

Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

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Adam J Cohen, MD  Eyelid and Facial Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Diseases and Surgery of the Orbit and Lacrimal System, Cosmetic Laser Surgery

Adam J Cohen, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American College of Surgeons, and American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Specialty Editor Board

Brian A Phillpotts, MD  Former Vitreo-Retinal Service Director, Former Program Director, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Howard University College of Medicine

Brian A Phillpotts, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Diabetes Association, American Medical Association, and National Medical Association

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Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD  Senior Pharmacy Editor, eMedicine

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J James Rowsey, MD  Former Director of Corneal Services, St Luke's Cataract and Laser Institute, Florida

J James Rowsey, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Medical Association, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Florida Medical Association, Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology, Sigma Xi, and Southern Medical Association

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Lance L Brown, OD, MD  Ophthalmologist, Affiliated With Freeman Hospital and St John's Hospital, Regional Eye Center, Joplin, Missouri

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Chief Editor

Hampton Roy Sr, MD  Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Hampton Roy Sr, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American College of Surgeons, and Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology

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