A case of orbital myositis secondary to orbital cellulitis in a child

Orbital myositis can be defined as a nonspecific localised orbital inflammatory process in which one or more of the extraocular muscles may be involved.1 Clinically, it is characterised by acute pain exacerbated by eye movement.2 Other symptoms such as ptosis,3 proptosis and peribulbar swelling 4 can also occur. Globe retraction on attempted eye movement away from the direction of the action of the involved muscle is a characteristic sign.1 Treatment with systemic steroids causes rapid resolution.2,5