The orbit contains, protects, and supports the eye and surrounding structures, including the nerves, blood vessels, muscles, and glands. The orbit is encased in 7 bones that provide structural support and protection. Orbital diseases can be benign or malignant, and include inflammatory, vascular, structural, or neoplastic disorders.
Signs of orbital disease include proptosis (protrusion of the eye), double vision, pain, swelling, pain with eye movement, dilated blood vessels, and masses around the eye and eyelids.
The goal of an orbital evaluation is to identify the cause of the condition and its location, including systemic causes (e.g. tumor metastasis or inflammatory disease).
Dr. Kahana has unparalleled expertise in the unique field of orbital disease, with dozens of manuscripts and book chapters published, and dozens of lectures given throughout the United States and internationally. He is the busiest orbital surgeon in the Midwest, one of the busiest in the world, often performing >10 orbital surgeries per week.