What is abnormal in the examination of the eyes if the findings include EOM entrapment?

EOM entrapment, or extraocular muscle entrapment, indicates a restriction in eye movement, particularly when the eye is unable to move in the direction of the affected muscle. This condition often occurs in cases of orbital fractures where surrounding structures may affect the movement of the eye.

When examining the eyes, a finding of EOM entrapment would show that the patient cannot move their eye in certain directions compared to the unaffected eye. Therefore, a restriction in eye movement is an abnormal finding, indicating that not all extraocular movements are intact.

In contrast, normal findings such as intact extraocular movements, normal conjunctiva, and pupils being equal and round do not align with the observation of EOM entrapment, as they would suggest that the eye examination is free of abnormalities.