What Is Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Swollen Eyes
With more and more blood backing up behind the clot, the tissues in the area will begin to swell. This includes the eyes and the eyelids, and the affected eye may also be forced to protrude forward from its natural position in some cases. The area can also become very red in appearance.
Cavernous sinus thrombosis can lead to the paralysis of the muscles in the area. This can cause their eyes to begin to droop while the patient might also have difficulties moving their eyes in their sockets. Vision problems can also arise, such as double vision and/or blurred vision.
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