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Proptosis

Proptosis refers to the bulging of one or both eyes from their natural position. It is also known as exophthalmos. It is more likely to occur in people with Grave's disease and hyperthyroidism. Eye pain, throbbing sensation in the eyes, and blurred or double vision are common symptoms. Treatment depends on the underlying conditions that cause this condition.

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I am having bulging eye problem for a year. Please help me.

Query: Hello doctor, I am facing bulging eye problem for a year. I am not able to sleep at night due to watery eyes. I went to the doctor, and he did an MRI and found that my eye muscles have enlarged. He gave the treatment for three months, but there was no benefit. He gave me Solu Medrol 500 mg then 250 ...  Read Full »

Dr. Asif Manzoor

Dr. Asif Manzoor

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The condition you have described is called proptosis. The most common cause of proptosis is thyroid abnormality (hyperthyroidism) and called thyroid eye disease (TED). In this condition, eye muscle gets enlarged due to GAG (glycosaminoglycans) material deposition. Th...  Read Full »

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