In the event of a medical emergency, contact your physician or call 9-1-1 immediately. A deviated septum can be caused by: A condition present at birth. The orbital septum separates the intra-orbital fat from eyelid fat and orbicularis oculi muscle, and also provides a barrier against spread of infection between the preseptal space to postseptal space (orbit proper) 1. Relying on information provided in this website and podcast is done at your own risk. A deviated septum occurs when your nasal septum the thin wall that separates your right and left nasal passages is displaced to one side. The orbital septum (plural: orbital septa) is a thin sheet of fibrous tissue that originates from the orbital rim periosteum and blends with the tendon of the levator palpebrae superioris superiorly and inserts into the tarsal plate inferiorly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it based on information from this writing. Your physician or other qualified health care provider should be contacted with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Although the editors have made every effort to provide the most up-to-date evidence-based medical information, this writing should not necessarily be considered the standard of care and may not reflect individual practices in other geographic locations.įor the Public: This writing is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. LEGAL DISCLAIMER ( to make sure that we are all clear about this): The information on this website and podcasts are the opinions of the authors solely.įor Health Care Practitioners: This writing is provided only for medical education purposes.
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