Michael J. Hawes, M. D., F.A.C.S.     |   home Excessive Tearing   |   Thyroid Related Eye Disease   |   Orbital Tumors   |   Lid turned in or out   |   Blepharoptosis or droopy eyelid   |   Skin Cancers   |   Loss of an Eye   |   Fractures   |   Trauma   |   Birth Defects   |   Blepharospasm Fractures Fractures or broken bones of the eye socket and face are a frequent result of trauma. The most common object causing a "blowout" fracture of the orbit is a fist, although baseballs, racquet balls, golf balls and motor vehicle accidents can also do this. Below is a drawing of how these fractures occur (the drawing is from a textbook chapter authored by Dr. Hawes). Signs of a blowout fracture include: numbness of the cheek, side of the nose, upper teeth, lip, or gum on the side of the injury double vision sunken eye, which may not be apparent for weeks to months Seen below is a patient with double vision after a blowout fracture repaired by a general plastic surgeon. Notice the left eye does not elevate very well. In the second or lower photo, the patient is seen following repair by Dr. Hawes. The patient still has some double vision. Some fractures heal without surgery, but the more severe ones are best treated with surgery. Dr. Hawes can usually perform the repair from inside the lid, avoiding a skin scar.  Dr. Hawes has successfully repaired fractures for several professional athletes. Services Menu 850 East Harvard Avenue #345 Denver, Colorado 80210 303-698-2424 303-698-2430 FAX staff@drhawes.com