Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus; odontogenic orbital cellutitis

ABSTRACT

Although there are many causes of orbital cellulitis and odontogenic orbital cellulitis is a rare entity but it is quite common in patients with uncontrolled diabetes. We present small series of patients with odontogenic orbital cellulitis and review the devastating visual outcome in patients with uncontrolled diabetes. Purpose of this report is to highlight the significance of ocular complications of dental infections which if not tackled promptly can lead to blindness especially if the patient is an uncontrolled diabetic. This case series also stresses upon the importance of dental hygiene and the proper sterilization of the dental surgical instruments which is not given due consideration in the developing countries like Pakistan