Deeply set eye
An eye that is more deeply recessed into the plane of the face than is typical.
Also called: Deep set eye, Deep-set eyes, Deeply set eye, Enophthalmos, Ocular depression, Sunken eye, Sunken eyes.
Conditions associated with deeply set eye
The following conditions have been associated with deeply set eye in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
17q11 microdeletion syndrome
17q11 microdeletion syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
1p36 deletion syndrome
1p36 deletion syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Alström syndrome
Alström syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Arboleda-Tham syndrome
Arboleda-Tham syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
CDKL5-deficiency disorder
CDKL5-deficiency disorder is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cholera
Cholera is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Christianson syndrome
Christianson syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cockayne syndrome
Cockayne syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cockayne syndrome type 1
Cockayne syndrome caused by mutation(s) in the ERCC8 gene, encoding DNA excision repair protein ERCC-8....
Cockayne syndrome type 1
Cockayne syndrome type 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cockayne syndrome type 2
Cockayne syndrome caused by mutation(s) in the ERCC6 gene, encoding DNA excision repair protein ERCC-6....
Cockayne syndrome type 3
Cockayne syndrome type 3 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Coffin-Siris syndrome 12
Coffin-Siris syndrome 12 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
D-glyceric aciduria
A metabolic disorder characterized by D-glyceric acid excretion. It has been described in several patients. Cl...
DYRK1A-related intellectual disability syndrome
DYRK1A-related intellectual disability syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various sym...
DYRK1A-related intellectual disability syndrome due to 21q22.13q22.2 microdeletion
DYRK1A-related intellectual disability syndrome due to 21q22.13q22.2 microdeletion is a medical condition that...
Distal Xq28 microduplication syndrome
Distal Xq28 microduplication syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and ...
Dursun-Ozgul neurodevelopmental syndrome
Dursun-Ozgul neurodevelopmental syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms a...
Emanuel syndrome
Emanuel syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Facial dysmorphism-developmental delay-behavioral abnormalities syndrome due to WAC point mutation
Facial dysmorphism-developmental delay-behavioral abnormalities syndrome due to WAC point mutation is a medica...
Guillouet-Gordon syndrome
Guillouet-Gordon syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Houge-Janssens syndrome 4
Houge-Janssens syndrome 4 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
ICHAD syndrome
ICHAD syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Intellectual disability syndrome due to a DYRK1A point mutation
Intellectual disability syndrome due to a DYRK1A point mutation is a medical condition that may be associated ...
Karayol-Borroto-Haghshenas neurodevelopmental syndrome
Karayol-Borroto-Haghshenas neurodevelopmental syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with vari...
Localized scleroderma
Localized scleroderma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Mowat-Wilson syndrome
Mowat-Wilson syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Mowat-Wilson syndrome due to a ZEB2 point mutation
Mowat-Wilson syndrome due to a ZEB2 point mutation is a medical condition that may be associated with various ...
Mowat-Wilson syndrome due to monosomy 2q22
Mowat-Wilson syndrome due to monosomy 2q22 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms...
Norrie disease
Norrie disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Oculocerebrorenal syndrome of Lowe
Oculocerebrorenal syndrome of Lowe is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...
Ogden syndrome
Ogden syndrome is a rare, genetic progeroid syndrome characterized by a variable phenotype including postnatal...
Pan-Chung-Bellen syndrome
Pan-Chung-Bellen syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Phelan-McDermid syndrome
A rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by neonatal hypotonia, global developmental delay, no...
Phelan-McDermid syndrome
Phelan-McDermid syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
RNU5B-1 related neurodevelopmental disorder with seizures and joint laxity
A neurodevelopmental disorder in which the cause of the disease is a variation in RNU5B-1 gene and is characte...
Radio-Tartaglia syndrome
A syndrome that is caused by a variation in the SPEN gene and is characterized by developmental delay/intellec...
Rajab interstitial lung disease with brain calcifications 1
Rajab interstitial lung disease with brain calcifications 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with...
ReNU syndrome
ReNU syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome 1
Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Tests providers may use to investigate deeply set eye
When investigating deeply set eye, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Folate
Measures folate levels to help evaluate anemia and pregnancy health....
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Vitamin B12
Detects B12 deficiency which can cause anemia and neurological symptoms....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside deeply set eye
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if deeply set eye is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom deeply set eye mean?
Deeply set eye is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. An eye that is more deeply recessed into the plane of the face than is typical.
Which conditions are associated with deeply set eye?
Deeply set eye has been reported in association with 82 conditions in the medical literature we index, including 17q11 microdeletion syndrome, 1p36 deletion syndrome, Alström syndrome, Arboleda-Tham syndrome, CDKL5-deficiency disorder. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about deeply set eye?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.