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Ophthalmology Investigation in ophthalmology and miscellaneous topics 2042a28d

Which clinical feature of differentiates orbital apex syndrome (OAS) from superior orbital fissure syndrome (SOFS)?

A
Proptosis
B
Horner's syndrome
C
Loss of vision
D
Loss of ocular movements
High-Yield Explanation
Proptosis and loss of ocular movements can occur in both. Horner syndrome is more likely a feature of cavernous sinus syndrome which differentiates it from superior orbital fissure syndrome. As orbital apex syndrome affects optic canal , it causes loss of vision which differentiates it from SOFS.

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