Deeply set eye
An eye that is more deeply recessed into the plane of the face than is typical.
What is Deeply set eye?
Deeply set eye is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Deeply set eye that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Deeply set eye
The following conditions have been associated with Deeply set eye. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
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 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.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Deeply set eye is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.