Associated Conditions & Findings

Hypertelorism (ocular)

Ocular hypertelorism is an increased distance between the eyes, sometimes seen with anterior encephaloceles.

In short: Hypertelorism (ocular)

  • It can occur with anterior (frontoethmoidal) encephaloceles.
  • It refers to widely spaced eyes.
  • It can be addressed in craniofacial reconstruction.
  • It is a feature of facial structure, not vision itself.

What it is

It is an increased distance between the eyes (widely spaced eyes). It describes the position of the eye sockets, a feature of facial structure.

Understanding Hypertelorism (ocular)

Anterior encephaloceles, especially frontoethmoidal types, can push the eye sockets apart, producing hypertelorism that craniofacial reconstruction may address. Because anterior lesions involve the central face, they can affect eye spacing; correcting this is part of the reconstructive goals, alongside watertight closure and bone repair.

Why it matters

Understanding hypertelorism helps families see why anterior encephaloceles can affect eye spacing and why craniofacial reconstruction considers facial proportions, not just the protrusion.

Common questions

What is hypertelorism?

An increased distance between the eyes.

Which encephaloceles cause it?

Anterior types, especially frontoethmoidal.

Can it be addressed?

Yes, in craniofacial reconstruction.

Bottom line

Ocular hypertelorism is widely spaced eyes that can accompany anterior encephaloceles and be addressed surgically.

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