Question 1

what are prominent eyes from?

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Many things: Sometimes eyes appear prominent because they are genetically larger or set in small sockets, sometimes because they are pushed forward by swelling behind the eye as in grave's disease, tumor, myopathy, histiocytosis, myasthenia gravis or cortisol excess.  Sometimes a lid retraction or decreased blink can cause the same appearance.

Question 2

what does it mean to have prominent eyes?

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Prominent eyes: Prominant eyes can be normal or due to diseases such as thyroid exophthalmos, orbital tumors, bony orbital abnormalities, or other issues.  See an eye doctor for further evaluation.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: prominent eyes?

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Prominent eyes: Prominent eyes  may refer to large or potruding/ bulging  eyes.

Question 4

what are some conditions that cause really large, prominent eyes?

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Prominent eyes: Prominant eyes can be normal or due to diseases such as thyroid exophthalmos, orbital tumors, bony orbital abnormalities, or other issues.  See an eye doctor for further evaluation.

Question 5

my baby has massive prominent eyes? will he be tall?

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Massive eyes: Massive eyes may be a medical problem.  Your baby should be checked by the doctor and perhaps by an opthalmologist to be sure there is not a problem that needs treatment.

Question 6

what are the causes and treatment for prominent eyes?

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Graves: This can be hereditary, but a thyroid issues called graves disease can also cause issues.  I would recommend an evaluation with an ophthalmologist.

Question 7

do you always get prominent eyes with thyroid disease?

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No: Most thyroid disease is due to excessive secretion of thyroid stimulating hormone by the brain.  This does not affect the eyes.  A small number of cases also secrete a product which stimulates the production of material deposited behind the eye cause protrusion of the eye (s).  This is termed exophthalmos.  When the two occur together it is graves disease - about 10% of the total.

Question 8

i'm a guy and i have prominent, bulgy eyes! do i have a problem? is there a treatment?

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Prob not: Certain disease like grave's eye disease can cause eye to bulge, as well as some orbital tumors.  If this is something new, i would see an eyemd.

Question 9

i'm only 20 but have very prominent wrinkles under both eyes. what are my best amd safest options to take to reduce these wrinkle?

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Wrinkles: Treatments may include: topical retinoids, nonprescription wrinkle creams such as retinol, Alpha hydroxy acids, kinetin, coenzyme q10, copper peptides and antioxidants may result in slight to modest improvements in wrinkles, but are usually temporary. Surgical procedures include: dermabrasion, microdermabrasion, laser therapy, chemical peels, soft tissue fillers. Make sure to wear plenty of sunscreen.

Question 10

my skin around eyes has become darker and more prominent. is there no cure for it now?

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See your doctor: This problem can only be solved by seeing your doctor and being evaluated face-to-face.  After a thorough examination, your doctor should be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.

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