Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, MERSIN Mersin Toros State Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, MERSIN Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty Of Medicine, Department of Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery, VAN Cukurova Medical Journal 2015;40(1):193-194. A previously healthy 55-year-old man presented to the emergency department with a sudden onset of mild pain in the right eye and swelling after an episode of sneezing. He denied diplopia or any other visual changes after the swelling took place, but had difficulty opening his eyes from ptosis and swelling of the upper eyelid. There was no history of sinusitis, facial trauma or previous surgery. Furthermore, he did not have any symptoms related to dental or upper respiratory tract infections, insect bites, or open wounds. Vital signs of the patient were normal. On physical examination, there was mild ecchymosis, periorbital swelling, ptosis associated with crepitus on palpation in the around of the right eye (mostly in the right upper eyelid) without localized heat or tenderness (Figure. 1). An ophthalmologist as urgently consulted after reviewing physical examination findings. On ophthalmologic examination, the visual acuity, pupillary light reactions, extraocular movements, and the funduscopic examination were normal. Other systems examinations were also normal. CT revealed subcutaneous air right superior orbit without fracture in the orbit (Figure. 2). The patient was managed conservatively with non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug, and advised avoidance of nose blowing, sneezing or perform activities that might elevate sinus pressures. He was discharged for the outpatient treatment and followed-up during two weeks. Two week later, on follow-up, the subcutaneous emphysema gradually resolved without any complications. Orbital emphysema is an uncommon condition in the absence of facial trauma, previous surgery, insect bites, open wounds or sinusitis. In rare instances, it is observed after spontaneous, atraumatic causes such as nose blowing, sneezing or during air travel. These conditions (such as sneezing) may lead to a sudden increase in intranasal pressure, causing the defect in the lamina papyracea and subsequently allowing air to enter the surrounding orbital tissue (orbital emphysema). In most patients, orbital emphysema usually resolves in a week or 2, without adverse sequelae. Patients should be counseled to avoid activities that raise intranasal pressure such as nose blowing, sneezing, diving in pools, and flying on airplanes. All patients should have close follow-up and careful observation with pyhicians. In conclusion, orbital emphysema may occur spontaneously after unexpected events such as sneezing in the absence of trauma. The aim of this presentation is to bring awareness to physicians of this uncommon condition, and a relatively simple Editore Mektup / Letter to the Editor