Eyelid necrotizing fasciitis: what were the early signs?

Background: Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, life-threatening subcutaneous soft tissue infection that causes massive tissue destruction.

Objectives: To illustrate the warning signs of this condition by reporting a rare case of eyelid necrotizing fasciitis.

Case Report: A previously healthy 22-year-old man presented with a preseptal eyelid infection that spread rapidly despite prompt treatment with several intravenous antibiotics.