Phthisis bulbi refers to an atrophic, disorganized globe with calcifications. It is an end-stage ocular condition that can be a sequela of ocular inflammation, trauma, radiation, infection, and retinal detachment. The effected eye is non-functioning.
The above images demonstrate a shrunken, calcified left globe in a patient with confirmed phthisis bulbi. The patient has had scleral banding on the right.
REFERENCES
LeBedis CA and Sakai O. Nontraumatic orbital conditions: diagnosis with CT and MR imaging in the emergent setting. Radiographics. 2008 October;28:1741-53.
Mafee MF. The eye. In: Som PM, Curtis HD, eds. Head and neck imaging. 4th ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby, 2003; 441-527.
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