Question 1

eyes feel strange (no pain though). dont know if its due to less sleep (symptom of thyroid med) or possibly worse, bulging eyes. how do i find out?

Accepted Answer

See an eye doc: These days, you can see an optometrist any day of the week at the national eye care glasses centers and chain stores who often have affiliated optometrists working 6 or 7 days a week.   A preliminary exam can be done quickly, and you can see an ophthalmologist next for more detailed examination afterwards if you are still having problems.

Question 2

have graves disease with graves ophthalmology(bulging eyes).need to stop thyroid. which is better radioactive iodine or surgical removal?

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Thyroid eye disease: I would discuss this decision with your endocrinologist.  Many prefer radioactive iodine to avoid surgical risks.

Question 3

i dont have bulging eyes, but have random swelling on upper eyelid crease in one eyepreviously got treatment for conjunctivis in the same eye, can this be related to thyroid eye disease?

Accepted Answer

: Isolated unilateral random swelling of an upper eyelid crease is not the most typical presentation of thyroid disease. Your description doesn't permit a specific diagnosis. You should see your ophthalmologist for evaluation

Question 4

weightloss. palpitations. hairloss. heat intolerance. oversweating. neck lump. i got checked up last month and my blood test (thyroid hormones) results are normal. it is possible that i have graves disease even i don't have bulging eyes?

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What tests?: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see an endocrinologist. 
Wish you good health!

Question 5

what are the options for my bulging eyes?

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Depends : You should consult with a fellowship trained  oculoplastic surgeon- one who belongs to asoprs-american society of ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery.  One option is to advance the eyelids to cover the protruding eyeballs.  Another option is to actually decompress the globe- actually the area around the eyeball.

Question 6

are permanent effects of hyperthryoidism bulging eyes?

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Yes: If the swelling and inflammation behind the eyes causes damage to the optic nerve (nerve from eye to brain), the damage can be permanent.  Sometimes the changes in the muscles around the eyes can be permanent as well (this can be repaired with surgery usually).  If treated appropriately and quickly, the swelling usually goes away!

Question 7

whats the best doctor to see if bulging eyes ?

Accepted Answer

Endocrinologist: Hyperthyroidism must always be ruled out for patients with "bulging eyes". However your primary care family dr. Or internist can just as easily order the necessary blood tests. Good luck.

Question 8

is it normal for patients with grave's disease to get bulging eyes?

Accepted Answer

It is not uncommon: Must see ophthamologist to discuss possible need for therapy-discuss alternate therapeutic possibilities.

Question 9

myopia causes elongated eyes. does elongated eyes cause bulging eyes?

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No: Bulging eyes are a separate problem from myopia.  The most common cause of this is thyroid problems.

Question 10

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.

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Eyes feel strange (no pain though). dont know if its due to less sleep (symptom of thyroid med) or possibly worse, bulging eyes. how do i find out?

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Have graves disease with graves ophthalmology(bulging eyes).need to stop thyroid. which is better radioactive iodine or surgical removal?

A member asked:

I dont have bulging eyes, but have random swelling on upper eyelid crease in one eyepreviously got treatment for conjunctivis in the same eye, can this be related to thyroid eye disease?

A member asked:

Weightloss. palpitations. hairloss. heat intolerance. oversweating. neck lump. i got checked up last month and my blood test (thyroid hormones) results are normal. it is possible that i have graves disease even i don't have bulging eyes?

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What are the options for my bulging eyes?

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Are permanent effects of hyperthryoidism bulging eyes?

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Whats the best doctor to see if bulging eyes ?

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Is it normal for patients with grave's disease to get bulging eyes?

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Myopia causes elongated eyes. does elongated eyes cause bulging eyes?

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What causes bulging eyes?

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