Eyes - Bulging
Alternate Names : Bulging Eyes, Exophthalmos, Proptosis, Protruding Eyes
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What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
The health care provider will obtain your medical history and will perform a physical examination.
Medical history questions may include the following:
- Are both eyes affected?
- When did you first notice bulging eyes?
- Is it getting worse?
- What other symptoms do you have?
A slit-lamp examination may be ordered. Blood testing for thyroid disease may be performed.
Artificial tears may be given to lubricate the eye(s). Other treatments will depend on the cause.
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