ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Exophthalmos, also known as proptosis, is a medical term for a bulging or protruding eyeball or eyeballs. It’s most often caused by thyroid eye disease. See your GP or an optometrist (optician) if you notice that one or both of your eyes are protruding.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bulging eyes (exophthalmos) could be a sign of a problem with your thyroid gland. It can be treated, but get it checked quickly as your vision can be affected.

Detailed explanation-3: -A bulging eye or eyes is usually caused by thyroid issues, such as Graves’ disease or hyperthyroidism. Symptoms include a gritty sensation with eye movement, eyelid swelling and redness and dry, irritated or watering eyes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Exophthalmos is not a condition, but the sign of a disorder. Commonly, it can signal a problem with the thyroid gland. Graves’ disease is the most common cause of exophthalmos.

Detailed explanation-5: -Exophthalmos is a protrusion of the eyeball from the eye socket that can affect one or both eyes. The condition, commonly associated with abnormal thyroid levels found in Graves’ disease, can become quite serious, causing lasting visual impairment.