Lid/Orbit
Preseptal Cellulitis
Also known as: periorbital cellulitis, pre-septal cellulitis, preseptal infection, eyelid cellulitis
Clinical decision support only
OptoGuide™ supports professional judgement and does not diagnose or replace clinician responsibility.
Overview
Periorbital soft tissue infection anterior to the orbital septum. It causes eyelid/periorbital swelling and redness but should not affect vision, pupils, or extraocular motility; orbital cellulitis must be excluded.
What OptoGuide™ covers for preseptal cellulitis
- Recognition patterns: symptoms, signs, and differentiators
- Don't-miss risks and escalation triggers
- Management tiers with linked Australian therapeutics
- Referral urgency, specialty, and letter drafting