Abstract
Fractures of the orbit are frequently noted in craniomaxillofacial trauma. The complexity of the anatomy and the proximity to various vital structures often complicates the surgical management of these fractures. The authors have thus attempted to review the literature on anatomy of the bony orbit and its soft tissue envelope in a simplified manner with due emphasis on surgical anatomy and exploration of the orbit with a surgical perspective. The contents of this narrative literature review may be useful for young maxillofacial surgeons and will aid in the process of management of orbital fractures.