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Doc says eye might be bulging 1mm. had thyroid tested, results were fine. i'm scared it's a tumor now. i'm only 19. what could it be?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

See eye MD: If you are concerned about this, then see an ophthalmologist for evaluation. A tumor is unlikely, and 1 mm of bulging is not much and nearly impossible to measure accurately.

Dr Okeke agreed

Answered 5/3/2015

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A member asked:

Doc says eye might be bulging 1mm. had thyroid tested, results were fine. i'm scared it's a tumor now. i'm only 19. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Dr Okeke agreed

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