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Lateral canthotomy (incision of lateral canthus) and cantholysis (cutting of the inferior canthal tendon) are stepwise sight saving procedures performed in the setting of acute orbital compartment syndrome. This most commonly occurs with a traumatic retro-bulbar haematoma.