Eyes - bulging
Alternate Names : Protruding eyes, Exophthalmos, Proptosis, Bulging eyes
Home Care & Treatment
The underlying cause of this symptom needs to be treated by a health care provider. Because bulging eyes can cause a person to be self-conscious, emotional support is important.
Call your Health Care Provider if
- You have bulging eyes and the cause has not yet been diagnosed.
- Bulging eyes are accompanied by other symptoms.
What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
The health care provider will take your medical history and do a physical examination. Medical history questions may include the following: - Are both eyes bulging?
- When did you first notice bulging eyes?
- Is it getting worse?
- What other symptoms do you have?
A slit-lamp examination may be done. Blood testing for thyroid disease may be done. Artificial tears may be given to lubricate the eye. Other treatments will depend on the cause.
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