My 15 year old son sustained a fractured eye socket 7 days ago. We are due on a 4 hour flight in 3 days time. We have received conflicting advice with regard to safety and flying from doctors. What are the risks? Is it safe for him to fly?
Anonymous Patient
It depends on the location of the fracture. If it is on the floor of the orbit, there could be a problem with pressure leaking from the maxillary sinus into the orbit.
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