Question 1

what causes someone's eyes to bulge out?

Accepted Answer

Different things : Some people naturally look that way, thyroid disorder can do it.  A tumor behind an eye can push it forward, as might blood in the orbit. If you notice a change from previous photos for instance, you may want to see an eye doctor who can use a hertel to measure the amount of "proptosis.".

Question 2

what causes bulging eyes?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid problems can: One common cause of bulging eyes is thyroid disease, particularly graves' disease, where the thyroid over-produces thyroid hormones.  Sometimes the eyes go back to normal once the thyroid condition is corrected; if not, treatment with steroids, radiation, or surgery may be needed.

Question 3

what causes only one bulging eye?

Accepted Answer

Many possible causes: The most common cause of proptosis (a bulging eye) is thyroid eye disease.  This most often causes both eyes to bulge, but very often is asymmetric and only one eye is noticeably bulging.  It can also occur due to a growth in the eye socket or vascular malformation.

Question 4

when is an eye considered bulging?

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Eye bulging: Measurements are made on how far each eye protrudes forward to make the diagnosis.

Question 5

what are ways to treat a bulging eye?

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See an eye doctor: It depends. Some causes for a bulging eye can be serious, like thyroid disease or tumors. You must see an ophthalmologist about this.

Question 6

how can i treat bulging eye problem?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: Bulging eyes can be normal in some people, but they can also be due to disease, particularly thyroid eye disease.  See an ophthalmologist or oculoplastic surgeon to help you with this problem.

Question 7

is it normal to have bulging eyes when i need glasses?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The eyes have a normal, physical resting position in the bony orbits in which they sit.  Bulging can be a problem but is not an indication of a need for eyeglasses.  The need for glasses called refractive power is a totally separate issue.  In extreme myopia only, the eyes can bulge forward a little.

Question 8

i feel that my left eye is bulging although everyone tells me it is not. what would could it if it were?!

Accepted Answer

Bulging eye: A bulging eye is most often caused by thyroid eye disease but many other issues can cause this.  See an eye doctor for further evaluation.

Question 9

could increase in degree of glasses will cause eyes to bulge out because eyeball will get more elongated ?

Accepted Answer

No: Glasses do not change eyes.  If your eyes are bulging, then see an ophthalmologist for evaluation.

Question 10

i got small bulge near eye lid 1 week ago now slowly it reduced very small but completely not gone please help me?

Accepted Answer

Stye: This is most likely a stye.  You can try applying warm compresses to the lid several times a day.  If it doesn't resolve, antibiotic may help.  See your eye doctor to have it checked out.

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