retrobulbar
Behind the Eyeball
Plain-language definition
Located behind the globe of the eye, within the orbit. Retrobulbar optic neuritis affects the optic nerve behind the eye and may show a normal-looking disc.
Where this term comes up
“Published in the Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology in 2023, this report highlights the importance of including RDD in the differential diagnosis of retrobulbar orbital masses.”
Publication · Rosai-Dorfman Disease Presenting With Diplopia
“Sub-Tenon anesthesia is an alternative to retrobulbar and peribulbar methods that avoids many of their complications.”
Publication · Sub-Tenon Atracurium Injection in Rabbit Eyes: A Histopathologic Study
“Local anesthesia (retrobulbar or peribulbar block) numbs the eye and the area around it.”
Treatment · Vitrectomy
- Category
- Anatomy
- Also written as
- No alternate forms listed.
Anatomy terms name the eye, orbit, optic nerve, retina, or visual pathway structures that may appear in an exam note or imaging report.
Related glossary terms
- hemorrhage
Bleeding
- peribulbar
Around the Eyeball
- sclera
White of the Eye
- autoimmune
Self-Attacking Immune Response
- bilaterally
On Both Sides
- diplopia
Double Vision
A note on medical context
A glossary definition can explain a word, but it cannot tell you whether a symptom or test result is serious. If this term came from an article, use the full article and your clinician's guidance for context.